# 119-hres-1117: Expressing support for the designation of March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder.

119-hres-1117, Expressing support for the designation of March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1117
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Designating March as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month** would aim to raise public awareness of a rare, often fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects an estimated 25,000 to 75,000 Americans and is frequently misdiagnosed. The non-binding resolution would also express support for funding research and for centers studying Multiple System Atrophy to help improve diagnosis, advance therapeutics, and increase public understanding.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1117 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1117)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10061)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1117 (as of 2026-04-21).