This resolution expresses congressional support for designating May 2025 as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month. Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare, degenerative brain disease that affects approximately 30,000 Americans, causing severe symptoms including difficulty walking, speaking, swallowing, and cognitive problems, with no current cure or disease-modifying treatments available. The resolution acknowledges that patients typically become dependent on care within three to four years and emphasizes the significant impact on families and caregivers. The measure, sponsored by Representative Subramanyam and 29 other bipartisan lawmakers, calls for increased research, support services, and public education to improve diagnosis, treatment options, and quality of life for those affected by PSP. There is no funding attached to this resolution, as it is a symbolic measure expressing support for raising awareness about the disease.
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