[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S2055]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 129--DESIGNATING MAY 4, 2015, AS NATIONAL FOOD 
      PROTEIN-INDUCED ENTEROCOLITIS SYNDROME (FPIES) AWARENESS DAY

  Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. Toomey) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 129

       Whereas Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) 
     is a form of food allergy that primarily affects the 
     gastrointestinal system and adversely impacts the lives of 
     young children throughout the nation;
       Whereas children with FPIES may experience acute and severe 
     allergic reactions for which they may require emergency room 
     treatment;
       Whereas FPIES patients may suffer chronically from the 
     disorder and develop health issues, such as failure to 
     thrive, long-term feeding problems, and food aversions, for 
     which there is no treatment;
       Whereas a diagnosis of FPIES leads to significant dietary 
     restrictions and imposes a substantial reduction in quality 
     of life on children with FPIES and their families;
       Whereas families with children who suffer from FPIES are 
     often unaware that the condition exists, and health care 
     providers often misdiagnose the condition or are unaware of 
     available treatment options;
       Whereas there is a tremendous need to generate awareness of 
     FPIES to ensure that health care providers are able to 
     quickly and effectively diagnose FPIES and schools and 
     childcare providers are able to effectively care for those 
     who struggle with this condition;
       Whereas it is essential that necessary treatment and 
     dietary options be accessible and available to families with 
     children suffering from FPIES; and
       Whereas increasing FPIES awareness will encourage all 
     people of the United States to provide comfort to families 
     with children suffering from this condition and collectively 
     work towards finding better treatments: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates May 4, 2015, as National Food Protein-
     Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day in order 
     to raise awareness and increase understanding of FPIES, 
     highlight research, accurate diagnoses, and effective 
     treatments, and improve the lives of children and families 
     struggling with FPIES; and
       (2) expresses support for all people in the United States 
     living with FPIES, expresses gratitude to the friends and 
     family members who care for them, and salutes the health care 
     professionals, teachers, and other caregivers who provide 
     assistance to those so affected.

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