Congressman David Valadao and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, co-chairs of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, announced on May 5 their continued support for a bipartisan resolution to designate May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
The designation aims to highlight the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with asthma and allergies. The lawmakers said that increased awareness can help promote education, improve quality of life, and encourage efforts to make care more accessible.
“In the Central Valley, more than half a million people are living with asthma, and many more struggle with allergies that make daily life harder than it should be,” said Congressman Valadao. “For many families, managing these conditions means juggling doctor’s visits, covering the cost of medications, and staying ahead of potential emergencies. That’s why I’m proud to recognize May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to support those facing these difficult conditions. I look forward to continuing to work with my Asthma and Allergy Caucus co-chair, Rep. Dingell, to ensure families across the country can breathe a little easier and live healthier lives.”
“Allergies and asthma impact Americans from every corner of the country, including my home state of Michigan, which has some of the highest rates of asthma in the country,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “I’m proud to designate May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to support increased education and efforts to improve the quality of life for Americans living with these conditions.”
Kenneth Mendez, President and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), also recognized their leadership: “On behalf of the more than 28 million people in the U.S. with asthma, we thank Reps. Dingell and Valadao for their leadership in raising awareness about the burden of asthma. Untreated asthma increases healthcare costs, results in lost productivity, and risks lives. Between 9 and 11 people die each day from asthma, and nearly all of those deaths are preventable with access to effective treatment. On this World Asthma Day, we call on policymakers to join with key stakeholders to ensure everyone with asthma can access and afford the care they need.”
David Valadao is currently serving in Congress representing California’s 22nd district after replacing TJ Cox in 2021; he previously served in California’s State Assembly from 2010–2012 according to Wikipedia. He was born in Hanford in 1977 where he continues to reside.
