; and (7) exploring opportunities to partner with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase research and improve patient care regarding FGIMDs that commonly impact veterans and active duty military personnel, such as IBS and dyspepsia. . 4. Promoting public awareness of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 320B. Public awareness of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders The Secretary may engage in public awareness and education activities to increase understanding and recognition of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (in this section referred to as FGIMDs ). Such activities may include the distribution of print, film, and web-based materials targeting health care providers and the public and prepared and disseminated in conjunction with patient organizations that treat FGIMDs. The information expressed through such activities should emphasize— (1) basic information on FGIMDs, their symptoms, prevalence, and frequently co-occurring conditions