A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Passed Senate
Summary
Parkinson's Awareness Month aims to raise public attention and support for research, education, and community services for people living with Parkinson's disease. The resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as that month, notes Parkinson's affects over 1 million Americans with nearly 90,000 new diagnoses each year, calls out symptoms like tremor, slowness, and cognitive problems, highlights the millions of family caregivers affected, and urges continued research, recognition of clinical trial participants, and praise for organizations and volunteers aiding patients and families.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Scott, Rick [R-FL]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Roll Call Votes
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