Exciting News!

House Resolution (H.Res.) 277 was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Rich McCormick (Georgia). This ceremonial, nonpartisan resolution officially designates May as Myositis Awareness Month, significantly increasing the visibility of myositis diseases within the highest levels of American government.

View H.Res. 277

Ask Your Representative to Support Myositis Awareness

TMA’s continued efforts to educate the public about myositis will be heightened by this legislation. And you can help! Please contact your Representative to request co-sponsorship of H.Res. 277. Asking your Congressperson to get involved is simple!

Call Your Representative

TMA encourages you to call your Representative’s office to request co-sponsorship of H.Res. 277. Calling and speaking with a staff member can be much more effective than emailing.

  • Call the office (find your Representative).
  • Ask for the contact information of their staffer covering healthcare policy.
  • Follow up with the healthcare staffer over email with information about the resolution.
Email Your Representative

TMA is hosting an action alert in partnership with the EveryLife Foundation’s Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA). At the RDLA Action Alert Center, you can easily email your Representative with just a few clicks.

Email Your Rep. to Co-Sponsor H.Res. 277

Reminder! Tell Your Story

Succinctly and authentically share your myositis journey when you call your Representative, and customize the pre-filled message when you email your Representative. Telling your story helps in advocacy, if you are comfortable. When you share about your myositis experience, and why this resolution matters, it makes our cause more human.

View TMA resources about storytelling in our Myositis Awareness Month playlist on our YouTube channel.

Thank You

TMA is honored to collaborate with the U.S. House of Representatives to achieve our goals, as described within H.Res. 277.

(1) Support the designation of “National Myositis Awareness Month.”

(2) Recognize the importance of raising awareness about myositis and its impact on United States veterans and citizens.

(3) Encourage all people in the United States to become more informed about myositis and to support the individuals and families who are affected by these conditions.

TMA is grateful to Rep. Rich McCormick (right) for his leadership and sponsorship of H.Res. 277. Dr. McCormick is a decorated veteran and emergency room physician who proudly serves Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.

Thank you to the co-sponsors of H.Res. 277.

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