This House resolution expresses support for designating October 2025 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month." It lists findings in the resolution: about 1 in 700 babies (around 6,000) are born with Down syndrome each year; life expectancy has risen from about 25 years in 1983 to about 60 years in 2025; people with Down syndrome attend school and work, vote, and take part in family and community life; studies note employees with disabilities can be loyal and productive; families, caregivers, research, and advocacy improve quality of life. The text says federal investment in Down syndrome research rose from $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2014 to $133,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 and highlights the NIH INCLUDE initiative. The resolution commends people with Down syndrome, their families, researchers, doctors, scientists, and nonprofit organizations, supports the awareness month designation, and reiterates commitment to federal investment and supportive policies. It was introduced October 24, 2025, by Representatives Andrew Garbarino, Josh Gottheimer, Nick LaLota, and Michael Lawler and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The resolution is a formal statement of support and recognition. It aims to raise awareness, celebrate people with Down syndrome and their families, and highlight research and advocacy. The text praises researchers and nonprofits and calls for continued federal investment and supportive policies. The resolution itself does not create new programs or change legal rights.
The resolution does not include language that creates new programs or directly appropriates funds. No publicly available information on direct federal expenses is included in the text. The resolution does note past increases in NIH funding for Down syndrome research (from $18,000,000 in 2014 to $133,000,000 in 2023).
Supporters say the designation is an opportunity to celebrate people with Down syndrome and their families, recognize progress in health and research, commend researchers and advocates, and emphasize continued investment and policy work to improve quality of life.
No publicly available information on organized opposition or objections appears in the resolution text or the provided metadata.