Introduced
June 11, 2026
Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Tonko, and Ms. Norton) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
RESOLUTION
Recognizing Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder and acknowledging the urgent need to advance awareness, early identification, research, and equitable access to care.
- (1) recognizes Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder that results in clinically significant health and developmental consequences;
- (2) acknowledges the urgent national need to improve early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and access to appropriate, multidisciplinary care for individuals affected by ARFID;
- (3) supports the advancement of research to further define the biological, genetic, and neurodevelopmental underpinnings of ARFID and to develop effective, evidence-based interventions;
- (4) calls upon Federal agencies, States, territories, and localities to strengthen early screening practices, clinical training, and referral pathways within pediatric and primary care systems;
- (5) urges educational institutions to implement appropriate accommodations and supports for students affected by ARFID, including within school meal environments, consistent with applicable Federal and State laws; and
- (6) supports the expansion of community-based, multidisciplinary services, including feeding therapy, nutrition services, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral health care, to ensure equitable access for affected individuals and families.