IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 721 
Expressing support for the designation of May 8, 2016, through May 14, 
2016, as Food Allergy Awareness Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 10, 2016 
Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. COURTNEY) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of May 8, 2016, 
through May 14, 2016, as Food Allergy Awareness Week. 
Whereas as many as 15,000,000 people in the United States, 
including nearly 6,000,000 children under the age of 18, 
have food allergies, which are potentially life-threatening; 
Whereas research shows that the prevalence of food allergy 
is increasing among children; 
Whereas there is no cure for food allergy and limited under-
standing of the underlying reasons for the increase in 
prevalence of food allergies among children; 
Whereas 8 foods, shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, pea-
nuts, soy, and wheat, cause 90 percent of all food allergy 
reactions in the United States; 
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Whereas strict avoidance of offending foods is the only way 
to prevent an allergic reaction; 
Whereas reactions typically occur when an individual un-
knowingly eats a food containing an ingredient to which 
they are allergic; 
Whereas the symptoms of a food-allergic reaction can include 
hives, vomiting, respiratory distress, swelling of the 
throat, anaphylaxis, and death; 
Whereas anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is 
rapid in onset and may cause death; 
Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, food allergy results in more than 200,000 
ambulatory care visits a year involving children under age 
18; 
Whereas those with food allergies and parents of children 
with food allergies develop plans for food allergy manage-
ment that include prompt access to epinephrine; 
Whereas Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), a na-
tional, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the 
quality of life and the health of individuals with food al-
lergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of 
new treatments, recognizes and supports Food Allergy 
Awareness Week during May of every calendar year; 
Whereas outreach and education to the public may improve 
the response to an allergic reaction; 
Whereas public awareness of food allergies may also enhance 
the commitment to research to understand the causes for 
food allergies and interventions for allergic reaction; and 
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Whereas this year Food Allergy Awareness Week is recog-
nized during the week of May 8, 2016, through May 14, 
2016: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of Food Allergy 
Awareness Week; 
(2) encourages the President to issue a procla-
mation in support of the goals and ideals of Food 
Allergy Awareness Week; 
(3) encourages States, territories, possessions of 
the United States, and localities to support the goals 
and ideals of Food Allergy Awareness Week; 
(4) encourages media organizations to partici-
pate in Food Allergy Awareness Week and help edu-
cate the public about food allergies; 
(5) recognizes and reaffirms the Nation’s com-
mitment to research the causes of food allergies, 
interventions for allergic reactions, and the best way 
to prevent individuals from having reactions; and 
(6) recognizes all people in the United States 
living with food allergies, expresses gratitude to their 
family members and friends who are a source of love 
and protection to them, and salutes the health care 
professionals, teachers, and other caregivers and 
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medical researchers who provide assistance to those 
so affected. 
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