Supporting the designation of March as "Autoimmune Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of autoimmune diseases and increase funding for autoimmune disease research.

HRES 225 is a symbolic resolution designating March as "Autoimmune Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about autoimmune diseases. It supports efforts to improve diagnosis (noting it takes an average of 4.5 years for a correct diagnosis), increase funding for research into root causes, and advance treatments for these conditions. The resolution directly affects the public, patients (especially women and children affected by these diseases), and researchers, as autoimmune diseases impact an estimated 50 million Americans. It does not create new laws or funding but urges collaboration among healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and researchers to address this underrecognized health challenge. The resolution emphasizes the need for standardized diagnostic tools and research focused on preventing disease damage rather than treating symptoms.