Scott Peters (D-CA)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week." The measure notes that prolonged use of certain medications, such as antipsychotics and antiemetics, may be associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD is an involuntary movement disorder that can impact people physically, socially, and emotionally. It is estimated that TD affects approximately 600,000 people in the United States, though about 60 percent remain undiagnosed. The resolution aims to raise awareness of the symptoms and the importance of medical monitoring. Finally, it encourages individuals across the country to become better informed about this condition.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution seeks to increase awareness of tardive dyskinesia to facilitate better recognition and screening by healthcare providers.
- Scored +2
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
By increasing awareness of tardive dyskinesia, the resolution helps those living with this movement disorder receive better diagnosis and care.
- Scored +1
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution highlights the importance of clinical research that has led to FDA-approved treatments for tarditive dyskinesia.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness of Symptoms: Raising awareness is important because approximately 60 percent of the 600,000 people affected by TD in the United States have not been diagnosed. (Whereas clauses)
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Encouraging Medical Monitoring: Recognition and treatment of TD can have a positive impact on people experiencing psychotic and mood disorders, especially since regular screening by a health care provider is recommended. (Whereas clauses)
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Promoting Informed Individuals: The resolution encourages every individual in the United States to become better informed and aware of the condition. (Resolution section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution seeks to increase awareness of tardive dyskinesia to facilitate better recognition and screening by healthcare providers. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution highlights the importance of clinical research that has led to FDA-approved treatments for tarditive dyskinesia.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — By increasing awareness of tardive dyskinesia, the resolution helps those living with this movement disorder receive better diagnosis and care.
- 5/7/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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