House Joint Resolution 778, sponsored by Freeman, aims to commemorate Eating Disorders Awareness Week from February 23 to March 1, 2026. The resolution highlights the serious nature of eating disorders, which are life-threatening mental health conditions affecting individuals across various demographics. It emphasizes the high mortality rates associated with these disorders, second only to opioid use disorder, and underscores the importance of early awareness, identification, and intervention in promoting recovery and saving lives.

The resolution also stresses the need to increase public understanding and reduce stigma surrounding eating disorders, which can support families, educators, healthcare providers, and community organizations in connecting individuals with necessary care and resources. By commemorating this week, the resolution seeks to promote outreach to various support organizations, including the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and Project HEAL, thereby fostering a collaborative effort to address this critical public health issue.