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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 345
Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2025 as ‘‘Parkinsons
Awareness Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL24, 2025
Mr. B
ELL(for himself and Mr. BILIRAKIS) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for designation of the month of April
2025 as ‘‘Parkinsons Awareness Month’’.
Whereas Parkinson’s disease—
(1) affects over 1,000,000 individuals in the United
States with nearly 90,000 individuals diagnosed each
year;
(2) is the fastest-growing and second most common
neurodegenerative disease in the world;
(3) is believed to be caused by a combination of ge-
netic and environmental factors, but the exact cause in
most individuals is still unknown; and
(4) is the 15th leading cause of death in the United
States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention;
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Whereas it is estimated that, by the year 2037, the number
of individuals with Parkinson’s disease in the United
States will nearly double, and the disease will cost the
United States at least $80,000,000,000 annually;
Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can include de-
mentia and cognitive impairment, tremors, slowness of
movement and rigidity, gait and balance difficulties,
speech and swallowing difficulties, depression, and a vari-
ety of other symptoms;
Whereas there are millions of family caregivers, friends, and
loved ones whose lives are greatly affected by Parkinson’s
disease; and
Whereas more research, education, and community support
services are needed to—
(1) find better treatments and a cure for Parkin-
son’s disease; and
(2) maintain dignity for those living with the disease
today: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Parkinson’s 2
Awareness Month’’; 3
(2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s 4
Awareness Month; 5
(3) continues to support research to find better 6
treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease; 7
(4) recognizes the individuals living with Par-8
kinson’s disease who participate in vital clinical 9
trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and 10
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(5) commends the dedication of organizations, 1
volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals 2
across the country working to improve the quality of 3
life of people living with Parkinson’s disease and 4
their families. 5
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