WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:

This week, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led a bipartisan resolution designating February 28, 2026, as "Rare Disease Day" which was unanimously passed in the U.S. Senate on Thursday. The resolution was co-led by U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.).

The annual resolution recognizes the need to raise awareness and provide support to the more than 30 million Americans living with rare diseases and disorders. Unfortunately, children account for a significant portion of those affected by rare diseases. The resolution also supports national and global research efforts to develop effective treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases. ...