IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 791 
Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as ‘‘National Down 
Syndrome Awareness Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 17, 2023 
Mr. GARBARINO (for himself, Mr. SOTO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and 
Mr. BACON) submitted the following resolution 
OCTOBER 25, 2023 
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as 
‘‘National Down Syndrome Awareness Month’’. 
Whereas 1 in 700, or around 6,000, babies are born with 
Down syndrome in the United States every year, and 
each person with Down syndrome is an important mem-
ber of our society; 
Whereas life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has 
increased dramatically in recent decades, from 25 years 
of age in 1983, to 60 years of age in 2023; 
Whereas people with Down syndrome attend school and work, 
participate in decisions that affect their livelihood, have 
meaningful relationships, vote, and contribute to society 
in many ways; 
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Whereas recent studies have shown that employees with dis-
abilities, including Down syndrome, are loyal, dedicated, 
and productive workers; 
Whereas, along with the care from their families, loved ones, 
and caregivers, research and advocacy for positive policy 
changes can improve the quality of life for members of 
the Down syndrome community; 
Whereas, since 1984, Congress has been committed to in-
creasing Federal funding for Down syndrome research 
and improving the quality of life for people with Down 
syndrome and their families; 
Whereas the National Institutes of Health reports that Fed-
eral investment in Down syndrome research has in-
creased from $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2014 to 
$124,000,000 in fiscal year 2022; 
Whereas, in unison with increased funding from Congress, 
the National Institutes of Health has redoubled its effort 
in biomedical and Down syndrome research, especially 
through the INCLUDE initiative, which is advancing 
science on the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease 
among people with Down syndrome; 
Whereas organizations in the nonprofit sector continue to ad-
vocate for Federal research, drive policy changes, educate 
the American public, create guidebooks for caregivers, 
and offer platforms to self-advocates who want to share 
their personal experiences with others about Down syn-
drome; and 
Whereas people with Down syndrome, their families, Con-
gress, and advocates remain focused on developing poli-
cies to ensure people with Down syndrome have every op-
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portunity to live full and productive lives: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses support for the designation of 
‘‘National Down Syndrome Awareness Month’’; 
(2) believes ‘‘National Down Syndrome Aware-
ness Month’’ is an opportunity to celebrate people 
with Down syndrome and their families as they con-
tinue to advocate for access and opportunity to live 
fully included lives; 
(3) commends people with Down syndrome, 
their families, medical researchers, doctors, sci-
entists, and organizations who are the driving force 
behind improving the quality of life for people with 
Down syndrome; and 
(4) reiterates its commitment to ensuring Fed-
eral investment into Down syndrome research and 
pursuing policies to better support the Down syn-
drome community. 
Æ 
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