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Kevin Mullin (D-CA)

Expressing support for the designation of March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder.

H.Res. 1117 · House resolution Health

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating March as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month. It aims to strengthen public awareness of this rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects thousands of people in the United States. The text notes that the disease causes trouble walking, eating, and speaking, and is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease or progressive supranuclear palsy. Because there is no known cure or treatment, a lack of awareness hinders research efforts. Ultimately, the House of Representatives supports this awareness month and funding for research to develop therapeutics and treatments.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +4

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    The bill explicitly expresses support for increased research funding related to Multiple System Atrophy to develop therapeutics and treatments.

  • Scored +3

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The resolution focuses on a severe neurodegenerative disorder that causes significant physical impairments, and supporting its research aids individuals with neurodegenerative disabilities.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution supports research funding and awareness for Multiple System Atrophy, which aims to improve future treatments and healthcare outcomes for the condition.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.