Bills · HRES 872
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 872Health
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".
INTRO NOV 10· LAST ACTION NOV 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a devastating, fatal, and rare disease that impacts hundreds of American families each year. While it's not a law that changes policy, a House Resolution brings official attention to a health crisis, which can be a crucial first step in garnering broader public and governmental support for research, early detection methods, and improved patient care. If this resolution passes, it signals congressional recognition of CJD's severity and the need for continued vigilance and scientific study.
Without this resolution, CJD would remain a less recognized and understood disease, potentially leading to less funding for research or slower progress in finding treatments. By formally supporting an Awareness Day, the House aims to keep CJD in the public conversation, which can eventually lead to tangible benefits like increased research investment or better resources for affected families, even if the resolution itself doesn't directly provide them.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives officially supports the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day."
This provision formally recognizes the importance of increasing public knowledge about this rare and fatal brain disorder.
PROVISION 02
The resolution highlights that CJD is a rare, fatal brain disorder, affecting about 600 people annually in the U.S., with no known causes in 85% of cases.
This educates the public and policymakers about the nature and prevalence of the disease, underscoring its devastating impact.
PROVISION 03
It emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive surveillance of prion diseases, including CJD, to develop better detection methods and understand potential human transmission from animals.
This provision stresses the importance of ongoing public health monitoring and research to protect national health.
PROVISION 04
It calls attention to the unique challenges faced by CJD patients, their families, and caregivers due to the rapid progression and devastating nature of the disease.
This acknowledges the significant human toll of CJD and the need for support for those affected.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 71%
DEM 9 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 10
Submitted in House
NOV 10
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 872
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 10, 2025
Last actionNov 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025
House Res.HRES 872Health
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".
INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 10, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
14
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