[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2668]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH

  (Mr. KENNEDY of Utah asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KENNEDY of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight that 
March is designated as National Kidney Month to focus on kidney disease 
awareness.
  As a family doctor, I know firsthand how debilitating this disease 
can be, especially for those needing to go on dialysis while facing the 
agonizing wait for a kidney transplant.
  One of the leading causes of death in the United States, an estimated 
35 million American adults are living with chronic kidney disease, 
including 76,000 in my home State of Utah.
  Early stage kidney disease can be hard to detect due to the lack of 
symptoms, which is why as many as 9 out of 10 adults are unaware they 
even have it. Many Americans are at high risk of chronic kidney disease 
due to factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
  The good news is there are ways we can manage the risk factors. I am 
very grateful for the Trump administration's focus on making America 
healthy again because with proper nutrition, hydration, and physical 
activity, we can push back the rising tide of Americans with chronic 
conditions like kidney disease.
  Together, we can raise awareness, encourage regular screenings for 
early detection, and increase nutrition education for both doctors and 
patients.

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