Recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day.

This House resolution recognizes World Misophonia Awareness Day (July 9) and seeks to raise awareness about misophonia, a condition where certain everyday sounds trigger strong emotional and physical reactions in some people. It describes misophonia as involving abnormal brain connectivity between sensory processing and emotion-regulation regions, notes common triggers (like eating noises, heavy breathing, or repetitive sounds), and lists symptoms such as increased heart rate, anxiety, and fight-or-flight responses. The resolution points out that misophonia typically appears in early adolescence, can be lifelong, and currently lacks an evidence-based treatment or inclusion in the DSM-5. It calls for expanded public awareness, more research into causes, prevalence, and treatment (including neurological and genetic factors), training for healthcare and mental health professionals, and the development of accommodations for those affected. As a resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not by itself create new law or mandatory programs, but it could influence policy directions and funding priorities.