This Senate resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month" to bring attention to a disease that affects over one million Americans, with nearly 90,000 new diagnoses each year. The resolution highlights that Parkinson's is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease worldwide and the 13th leading cause of death in the United States, causing symptoms ranging from tremors and movement difficulties to dementia and depression. The legislation affects millions of Americans living with Parkinson's disease as well as their family caregivers and loved ones whose lives are significantly impacted by the condition. The resolution calls for continued research funding to find better treatments and a cure, while recognizing the work of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and clinical trial participants who are advancing understanding of the disease. This is a non-binding resolution that does not allocate specific funding or establish mandatory timelines, but rather serves as a formal statement of Senate support for Parkinson's awareness efforts.
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