H. Res. 305 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing support for the designation of the fourth Wednesday of February as "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day".

Simple ResolutionHealth|Health
Cosponsors
Support
Republican
Introduced
Apr 8, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution expresses the House's support for designating the fourth Wednesday of February as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day. It is a non-binding statement from the House that encourages awareness and urges Americans to seek appropriate care; it does not create new law or require action by other branches of government. As a simple House resolution, it reflects only the position of the House and has no legal force beyond that expression.

This simple House resolution expresses support for designating the fourth Wednesday of February as “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day.” It summarizes HCM prevalence, risks, diagnostic methods, and urges increased public awareness and appropriate care.

The resolution is symbolic and non‑binding.

Passage5/100

Nonbinding House resolution with no statutory changes; even if adopted by the House it does not create law and would need separate Senate action to have legal force.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward commemorative resolution: it clearly states the condition being highlighted, specifies the observance date, and urges awareness and care-seeking. Its structure and level of detail are consistent with typical symbolic designations.

Contention10/100

Liberals emphasize equity and linking awareness to services

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
FamiliesLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitMay increase public awareness leading more people to seek evaluation for cardiac symptoms.
  • FamiliesCould raise diagnoses of HCM through greater provider screening and family history assessments.
  • Potential benefitLikely increases demand for diagnostic services like echocardiograms, cardiac MRI, and genetic counseling.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenResolution is symbolic and creates no funding, mandates, or enforceable programs.
  • Potential burdenCould increase short-term healthcare utilization and associated costs due to more testing.
  • Potential burdenExpanded screening risks overdiagnosis and potentially unnecessary follow-up procedures.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals emphasize equity and linking awareness to services
Progressive95%

Likely broadly supportive because the resolution promotes health equity, early diagnosis, and family screening for an inheritable disease.

They will see awareness as a low‑cost, beneficial step toward reducing undiagnosed cases and preventing avoidable deaths.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally favorable: the resolution is a low‑cost, nonbinding awareness measure that addresses a clear public health issue.

They will look for practical follow‑through, measurable outcomes, and minimal unintended costs.

Leans supportive
Conservative80%

Probably supportive but mildly skeptical: the resolution is symbolic and nonbinding, so it avoids mandates or spending.

Some conservatives may question federal involvement in designating awareness days.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

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Floor

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President

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Law

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Passage likelihood5/100

Nonbinding House resolution with no statutory changes; even if adopted by the House it does not create law and would need separate Senate action to have legal force.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether a companion Senate resolution will be introduced
  • Whether committee will report it to the floor
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

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Liberals emphasize equity and linking awareness to services

Nonbinding House resolution with no statutory changes; even if adopted by the House it does not create law and would need separate Senate a…

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward commemorative resolution: it clearly states the condition being highlighted, specifies the observance date, and urges awareness and car…

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