A Resolution recognizing September 13, 2025, as "Celiac Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This resolution recognizes September 13, 2025, as "Celiac Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the seriousness of celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion, and notes its prevalence in the United States and Pennsylvania. The resolution also calls for increased research funding and support for the Food Labeling Modernization Act, which would require gluten labeling on packaged foods.
Key provisions
- Recognizes September 13, 2025, as Celiac Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
- Encourages increased funding for celiac disease research.
- Urges the 119th Congress to pass the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4725).
- Acknowledges the connection between celiac disease and diet, tracing back to Dr. Samuel Gee.
- Highlights the underfunding of celiac disease research compared to the disease's impact.
- References the Food Labeling Modernization Act, aiming to align US labeling with other countries.
- Notes the growing prevalence of celiac disease.
- Details the potential health risks associated with celiac disease, including increased risk of heart disease and cancer.
Who is affected
- Individuals with celiac disease
- Families and caregivers of individuals with celiac disease
- The general public in Pennsylvania
- Medical professionals in Pennsylvania
- Researchers studying celiac disease
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
Judith Schwank
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