Wesley Bell (D-MO)
Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2025 as "Parkinsons Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 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 April 2025 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month." The text notes that Parkinson's disease affects over 1,000,000 people in the United States and is the 15th leading cause of death. It highlights the need for more research, education, and community support services to find treatments and maintain dignity for those living with the disease. The resolution supports the goals of the awareness month and the importance of clinical trials. Additionally, it commends those working to improve the quality of life for affected individuals and their families.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The resolution supports research and services intended to help those living with Parkinson's disease, a condition that disproportionately affects older populations.
- Scored +2
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution supports efforts to improve the quality of life and maintain the dignity of people living with the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution highlights the need for more research and education to address the impact of Parkinson's disease.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Research and Treatments: The resolution supports continued research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease (Resolution Section 3). This is positive as it aims to address the cause of the disease and its significant annual costs.
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Recognition of Clinical Trial Participants: The House recognizes individuals living with Parkinson's disease who participate in vital clinical trials (Resolution Section 4). This recognizes those helping to advance the knowledge of the disease.
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Support for Quality of Life: The resolution commends the work of various groups to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's and their families (Resolution Section 5). This aims to support those affected by symptoms like dementia, tremors, and movement difficulties.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution supports efforts to improve the quality of life and maintain the dignity of people living with the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution supports research and services intended to help those living with Parkinson's disease, a condition that disproportionately affects older populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution highlights the need for more research and education to address the impact of Parkinson's disease.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1167: Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-194: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2025 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-696: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
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