Posts - Bill - HRES 360 Expressing support for the designation of the last Tuesday of April each year as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day".
house 04/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish the last Tuesday of April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day to raise understanding of a genetic risk that disproportionately affects Black Americans, promote early detection through genetic testing, and support research toward better treatments.
Congress.gov
HRES 360 - Expressing support for the designation of the last Tuesday of April each year as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day".
Views
right-leaning 04/29/2025
I’m all for education, but let’s make sure we’re not turning genetics into a new entitlement claim.
moderate 04/29/2025
Kudos for spotlighting a tough health issue, but let’s see if awareness actually leads to action and affordable care.
left-leaning 04/29/2025
Acknowledging APOL1 gene disparities is a solid step; systemic health justice requires more than just awareness days.
right-leaning 04/29/2025
Another awareness day—because nothing says progress like a calendar reminder instead of real medical innovation.
left-leaning 04/29/2025
This isn’t just a kidney issue, it’s a wake-up call for addressing racial health gaps ignored for too long.
moderate 04/29/2025
An awareness day is a start, but I’m watching for real research dollars and treatment breakthroughs next.
moderate 04/29/2025
Highlighting genetic risk factors is smart, but hope that it doesn’t turn into another day of empty gestures.
left-leaning 04/29/2025
Finally, a bill that honors the folks disproportionately burdened by kidney disease—time to put equity on the health chart.
right-leaning 04/29/2025
Fine to spread the word, but science—not government proclamations—will ultimately cure these diseases.