Passed on 2026-04-28
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 696
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
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Introduced 2026-04-28Topic: public health · health careCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month." It states that Parkinson's disease affects over 1,000,000 people in the United States, with nearly 90,000 diagnosed each year. The resolution says the Senate supports the goals of the month and continues to support research toward better treatments and a cure. It also recognizes people with Parkinson's who take part in clinical trials and commends organizations, volunteers, and researchers working to improve the lives of people with the disease and their families. The resolution does not create new programs or spending.
Sponsors
- Rick Scott Republican sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2085-2086) | |
| 2026-04-28 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |