GA HR1716

Designates May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month in Georgia

Myositis encompasses rare, chronic autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases causing muscle inflammation, pain, fatigue, difficulty swallowing, and potential interstitial lung disease

Nearly one in ten Americans have a rare disease, with Georgia residents among those affected by myositis

Women and people of color with myositis experience pronounced health disparities, and no cure currently exists

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press