# 119-sres-194: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2025 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

119-sres-194, A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2025 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-05-10).

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- As of: 2026-05-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-194
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2025 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-10

## Summary

**This resolution would designate April 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to raise public attention and support research and care.** Parkinson's disease affects over 1 million Americans with nearly 90,000 new diagnoses each year. It is the fastest-growing and second most common neurodegenerative disease and is projected to nearly double by 2037. Parkinson's is linked to genetic and environmental factors and costs at least $80 billion annually in the United States. The resolution supports awareness goals, continued research for better treatments and a cure, recognizes clinical trial participants, and commends organizations, volunteers, and caregivers.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-873: Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3267: ASAP Act
- 119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-194 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/194)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-873: Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-873)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-3267: ASAP Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3267)
- [119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1032)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-194 (as of 2026-05-10).