IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 20 
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Hydrocephalus 
Awareness Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2021 
Mr. DOGGETT (for himself and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of ‘‘National 
Hydrocephalus Awareness Month’’. 
Whereas hydrocephalus, an abnormal accumulation of cere-
brospinal fluid in the brain, is a life-threatening condition 
that affects approximately 1,000,000 Americans of all 
ages; 
Whereas, each year, one in 770 babies develops hydro-
cephalus; 
Whereas hospitalization charges for pediatric hydrocephalus 
cases alone cost the United States health care system 
$2,000,000,000 per year; 
Whereas adults living with hydrocephalus add exponentially 
to health care system costs, as well as costs related to re-
duced productivity in the workplace; 
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Whereas the incidence of undiagnosed and untreated hydro-
cephalus in older Americans can result in unnecessary 
confinement to assisted living facilities and nursing 
homes; 
Whereas up to two-thirds (24,000 potential cases) of our cur-
rent and former military servicemembers suffering from 
moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries are at risk of 
developing hydrocephalus; 
Whereas many individuals with hydrocephalus live with other 
serious medical comorbidities, particularly seniors who 
have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, putting them at a 
higher risk for severe illness from COVID–19; 
Whereas there is no cure for this condition, and the only 
treatment is costly brain surgery which frequently must 
be repeated to replace the shunt, a medical device that 
is the most common treatment for the condition and has 
one of the highest failure rates of all medical devices; 
Whereas various research studies are currently being con-
ducted in the United States in order to better under-
stand, prevent, and treat hydrocephalus; 
Whereas organizations, such as the Pediatric Hydrocephalus 
Foundation and the Hydrocephalus Association, serve as 
global leaders for hydrocephalus awareness, education, 
support, advocacy, and research funding; 
Whereas the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation established 
‘‘National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month’’ in 2009; 
and 
Whereas the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation and the 
Hydrocephalus Association recognize September as ‘‘Na-
tional Hydrocephalus Awareness Month’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National 
Hydrocephalus Awareness Month’’; and 
(2) continues to support research to prevent, 
detect, and treat hydrocephalus. 
Æ 
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