hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Recognizes a nerve disease, urges more research funding.
Mr. Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mr. Bacon (R-NE).
In committee, no House vote yet.
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opinion that Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is significant and needs more research funding. It calls for robust funding for CMT research at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Sponsored by Rep. Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey, and Rep. Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, the resolution was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it currently awaits further action.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
This resolution is currently in the 'Introduced' stage, having been formally submitted to the House of Representatives on February 25, 2026. It was then referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. For it to advance, the committee would need to consider and approve it, after which it could be brought to a vote on the House floor. As a resolution, it expresses the House's stance and does not become law in the same way a bill does.
While this resolution doesn't directly change laws or allocate funds, its passage would formally recognize Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease as a significant health issue by the House of Representatives. This recognition could help encourage the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to prioritize and potentially increase funding for CMT research. It also aims to raise public and scientific awareness about this rare, inherited nerve disorder and the broader need for investment in research for all rare diseases without cures.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue that CMT impacts thousands of Americans and needs more funding for research, especially given recent decreases.
Critics Say
No specific criticisms are evident in the resolution, as it is a non-binding expression of support for medical research.
Those in favor highlight that Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease affects an estimated 126,000 Americans, is mostly inherited, and federal funding for its research has decreased recently. They believe a formal resolution from the House will help underscore the urgency for more dedicated research and eventual cures. Resolutions of this nature, aimed at recognizing and supporting medical research for a specific disease, often receive broad bipartisan support as they are generally seen as non-controversial expressions of concern.