IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 573 
Recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 10, 2025 
Mrs. KIM (for herself and Mrs. FOUSHEE) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day. 
Whereas World Misophonia Awareness Day is recognized 
each year on July 9; 
Whereas misophonia, or sound sensitivity syndrome, is a con-
dition characterized by strong emotional and physical re-
actions such as anxiety, anger, or disgust caused by spe-
cific sounds that typically do not bother others; 
Whereas misophonia is associated with abnormal connectivity 
in the brain between sensory processing regions and 
areas responsible for emotion regulation, which may con-
tribute to the intense reactions to benign stimuli; 
Whereas commonly reported triggers include eating and 
drinking noises, heavy breathing and throat sounds, re-
petitive or mechanical sounds, and animal or environ-
mental noises; 
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Whereas symptoms of misophonia manifest emotionally, phys-
ically, and behaviorally, including through increased heart 
rate, blood pressure, and a fight-or-flight response when 
exposed to trigger sounds; 
Whereas misophonia typically starts to express itself between 
the ages of 9 and 13 and can be lifelong as no evidence- 
based treatment exists yet; 
Whereas it is estimated that 4.6 percent of adults in the 
United States may experience misophonia, which would 
indicate a serious health concern; 
Whereas misophonia may also occur concurrently with other 
mental health conditions, including generalized anxiety, 
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression; 
Whereas misophonia can significantly impact mental health, 
quality of life, and daily functioning due to its unpredict-
able and nonpreventable nature; 
Whereas although misophonia is not currently listed in the 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 
Fifth Edition (DSM–5), research points to its association 
with heightened brain activity in regions responsible for 
emotional processing; and 
Whereas increased public awareness, research funding, and 
clinical recognition are essential to better understand 
misophonia and to improve support for those living with 
misophonia: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes World Misophonia Awareness 
Day to increase awareness and understanding of 
misophonia as a legitimate mental disorder that af-
fects social and emotional well being; 
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(2) supports further research into the causes, 
prevalence, and treatment options for misophonia, 
including its neurological and genetic components; 
(3) supports efforts to provide training to 
healthcare workers and mental health professionals 
on recognizing the effects and signs of misophonia 
to ensure timely, compassionate care; and 
(4) encourages the development of accommoda-
tions to those suffering with misophonia. 
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