Expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Fungal Disease Awareness Week" and encouraging efforts to improve awareness, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and prevention of fungal diseases in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1561 expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating the third week of September as "Fungal Disease Awareness Week." The resolution encourages increased efforts to improve the awareness, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and prevention of fungal diseases across the United States. It highlights that fungal infections can be serious public health concerns, sometimes resembling other illnesses, leading to delayed diagnoses and complications.
The bill aims to raise awareness among the public, healthcare professionals, public health agencies, employers, and policymakers about various fungal diseases, including Valley Fever, histoplasmosis, and Candida auris. It recognizes the work of individuals and organizations involved in combating these diseases and encourages healthcare providers to consider fungal infections when evaluating patients with specific symptoms.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution, it does not require Senate action to pass the House. If approved by the House, it would serve as a statement of the House's position on fungal disease awareness.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1561 do?
- H.Res. 1561 expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating the third week of September as "Fungal Disease Awareness Week." The resolution encourages increased efforts to improve the awareness, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and prevention of fungal diseases across the United States. It highlights that fungal infections can be serious public health concerns, sometimes resembling other illnesses, leading to delayed diagnoses and complications. The bill aims to raise awareness among the public, healthcare professionals, public health agencies, employers, and policymakers about various fungal diseases, including Valley Fever, histoplasmosis, and Candida auris. It recognizes the work of individuals and organizations involved in combating these diseases and encourages healthcare providers to consider fungal infections when evaluating patients with specific symptoms. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution, it does not require Senate action to pass the House. If approved by the House, it would serve as a statement of the House's position on fungal disease awareness.
- Has H.Res. 1561 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1561. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1561?
- H.Res. 1561 was sponsored by Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1561?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (17 Sep 2026).
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