119-HRES-872 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A bipartisan House resolution would recognize November 12, 2025, as “Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day,” spotlighting a rare but deadly brain disease and the importance of monitoring it.

What It Does

H. Res. 872 is a simple House resolution that expresses support for the goals and ideals of CJD Awareness Day. It raises awareness of CJD and other prion diseases, underscores the need for surveillance (including postmortem testing), and acknowledges the role of the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center. It does not change law, appropriate money, or create new programs.

Who’s For It

• Bipartisan House sponsors and co-sponsors: led by Rep. David Valadao, with Reps. Joyce (OH), Fong, Bean (FL), Nadler, Brown, Brownley, Buchanan, Swalwell, Tonko, and Costa listed on introduction.
• Likely supporters include patients, families, and rare-disease/public‑health advocates who want more awareness and strong national surveillance for prion diseases.

Who’s Against It

• No organized opposition identified in the measure’s introduction.
• Potential critiques: awareness resolutions are symbolic and do not fund research, caregiver support, or surveillance capacity.

What’s Next

Status as of November 10, 2025: referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The committee may take it up for consideration; if the House adopts it (often by voice vote for noncontroversial items), it becomes an official statement of the House’s support. No Senate or presidential action is required.