Expressing support for designation of May 30 as "National Bartter Syndrome Day".

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 181 Expressing support for designation of May 30 as ‘‘National Bartter Syndrome Day’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARCH 6, 2019 Mr. RYAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 30 as ‘‘National Bartter Syndrome Day’’. Whereas Bartter syndrome is a rare kidney condition that causes an imbalance of potassium, sodium, chloride, and other molecules in the body; Whereas the antenatal form of Bartter syndrome, which be- gins before birth, is often life-threatening and is charac- terized by abnormally high levels of amniotic fluid sur- rounding the affected fetus, premature delivery, and salt loss; Whereas the classical form of Bartter syndrome, which begins in early childhood and tends to be less severe, causes in- dividuals to experience fatigue, muscle weakness, growth delay, and developmental delay; VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:22 Mar 07, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR181.IH HR181 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 2 •HRES 181 IH Whereas Bartter syndrome likely affects approximately one per million people worldwide, although the exact preva- lence is unknown; Whereas increased awareness and research of Bartter syn- drome will promote accurate and early recognition of the disorder and help families with children suffering from this condition cope with the associated difficulties; and Whereas May 30 would be an appropriate date to designate as ‘‘National Bartter Syndrome Day’’: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 1 the designation of ‘‘National Bartter Syndrome Day’’. 2 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:22 Mar 07, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR181.IH HR181 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS