IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 11, 2024 Ms. Wexton (for herself, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Tonko , Mrs. Dingell , Ms. Norton , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Wild , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Barragán , Ms. McClellan , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Trone , Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Lawler ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2024 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month .

Whereas Parkinson’s disease— (1) affects over 1,000,000 individuals in the United States with nearly 90,000 individuals diagnosed each year; (2) is the fastest-growing and second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world; (3) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause in most individuals is still unknown; and (4) is the 15th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Whereas it is estimated that, by the year 2037, the number of individuals with Parkinson’s disease in the United States will nearly double, and the disease will cost the United States at least $80,000,000,000 annually; Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can include dementia and cognitive impairment, tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity, gait and balance difficulties, speech and swallowing difficulties, depression, and a variety of other symptoms; Whereas there are millions of family caregivers, friends, and loved ones whose lives are greatly affected by Parkinson’s disease; and Whereas more research, education, and community support services are needed to— (1) find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease; and (2) maintain dignity for those living with the disease today: Now, therefore, be it