H. Res. 387 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

Simple ResolutionHealth|Health
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
May 6, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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

This resolution is a House simple resolution that formally supports calling May 2025 "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It asks the American people to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities but does not create law, change federal programs, or authorize spending. It is a nonbinding statement expressing the House's view and does not require the President's signature.

This House resolution designates May 2025 as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month," cites statistics on asthma and food allergy prevalence and impacts, and calls on Americans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

It is a non‑binding, symbolic statement with no authorization of funding or programs.

Passage0/100

H. Res. is a chamber-passage symbolic measure and does not become law; adoption by the House is likely, legal effect none.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward commemorative House resolution. It provides a clear problem statement and a simple, appropriate mechanism to recognize May 2025 as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It omits fiscal, administrative, legal amendment, and accountability details, which are consistent with the conventions and limited aims of a symbolic designation.

Contention10/100

Progressives emphasize racial disparities and calls for action.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
SchoolsLikely burdened

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

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitRaises public awareness about asthma and allergies, potentially improving recognition and care-seeking.
  • Potential benefitMay prompt health agencies and nonprofits to run outreach, education, and screening activities.
  • SchoolsCould encourage schools and employers to adopt or promote asthma action plans and accommodations.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenIs purely symbolic and does not appropriate funds or create new legal authorities.
  • Potential burdenProduces limited measurable health improvements absent accompanying programs or sustained investment.
  • Potential burdenUses legislative time for a nonbinding resolution, which critics may view as low priority.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives emphasize racial disparities and calls for action.
Progressive95%

Strongly supportive of awareness and the resolution's emphasis on disparities.

Would view the designation as an opportunity to highlight equity, prevention, and access to care while pushing for follow‑on policy.

May be disappointed the resolution contains no funding or mandates.

Leans supportive
Centrist85%

Generally supportive because it is a low‑cost, bipartisan awareness measure that draws attention to clear public‑health problems.

Wants measurable objectives and clear coordination so the designation isn't merely symbolic.

Leans supportive
Conservative75%

Likely to view the resolution as a harmless, symbolic recognition of a health issue but will be cautious about resulting federal programs or spending.

Supportive if it remains non‑binding and avoids new regulations.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

H. Res. is a chamber-passage symbolic measure and does not become law; adoption by the House is likely, legal effect none.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will schedule floor consideration
  • If a companion Senate resolution will be introduced
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressives emphasize racial disparities and calls for action.

H. Res. is a chamber-passage symbolic measure and does not become law; adoption by the House is likely, legal effect none.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward commemorative House resolution. It provides a clear problem statement and a simple, appropriate mechanism to recognize May 2025 as Nati…

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