IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 527 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of September 18, 2017, through September 24, 2017, as Balance Awareness Week .

Whereas vestibular (inner-ear-balance) disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated; Whereas, as many as 35 percent of adults 40 years of age and older in the United States, approximately 69,000,000 people in the United States, have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction; Whereas 80 percent of people 65 years of age and older have experienced dizziness; Whereas vestibular disorder patients may consult 4 or more physicians and spend 50 months or more in their search for a diagnosis; Whereas the Vestibular Disorders Association celebrates Balance Awareness Week to reduce the time it takes to diagnose a vestibular disorder by helping patients recognize their symptoms and encouraging them to seek help from a qualified vestibular specialist; and Whereas the week of September 18, 2017, through September 24, 2017, would be an appropriate week to designate as Balance Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Balance Awareness Week ; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular disorders.