Bills · HRES 1167
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1167Medical researchResearch administration and funding
Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
This resolution officially names April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to raise awareness about the disease and support efforts to find better treatments.AI-written
INTRO APR 14· LAST ACTION APR 14
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AI-writtenDesignates April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to highlight the disease's status as the world's fastest-growing brain disorder and to encourage research for a cure.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenParkinson's is the fastest-growing brain disease in the world and the 13th leading cause of death in the U.S. By 2045, it is expected to cost the country over $112 billion in healthcare and lost productivity. This resolution matters because it puts these statistics on the official record, helping to justify future spending on research and support for the millions of family members who lose income while caring for loved ones.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month
This provides a specific timeframe for national education campaigns and advocacy efforts.
PROVISION 02
Expresses support for continued research into treatments and a cure
It signals to the scientific community that finding a solution to this disease is a congressional priority.
PROVISION 03
Recognizes the importance of clinical trials and the people who participate in them
Clinical trials are the only way to prove new medicines work, and encouraging participation is vital for medical progress.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 14
Submitted in House
APR 14
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1167
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Last actionApr 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026
House Res.HRES 1167Medical researchResearch administration and funding
Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
This resolution officially names April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to raise awareness about the disease and support efforts to find better treatments.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 14, 2026
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2 min
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