IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1136 
Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2024 as 
‘‘Parkinson’s Awareness Month’’. 
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. BARRAGA´N, Ms. MCCLELLAN, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. BEYER, Mr. 
TRONE, Mr. BACON, and Mr. LAWLER) submitted the following resolu-
tion; 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 ge-
netic and environmental factors, but the exact cause in 
most individuals is still unknown; and 
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(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 de-
mentia and cognitive impairment, tremors, slowness of 
movement and rigidity, gait and balance difficulties, 
speech and swallowing difficulties, depression, and a vari-
ety 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 Parkin-
son’s disease; and 
(2) maintain dignity for those living with the disease 
today: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Parkinson’s 
Awareness Month’’; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s 
Awareness Month; 
(3) continues to support research to find better 
treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease; 
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(4) recognizes the individuals living with Par-
kinson’s disease who participate in vital clinical 
trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and 
(5) commends the dedication of organizations, 
volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals 
across the country working to improve the quality of 
life of people living with Parkinson’s disease and 
their families. 
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