David Valadao (R-CA)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".
A Republican resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 16 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 supports the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day." It highlights that CJD is a rare, fatal brain disorder that occurs in approximately 1 to 2 cases per million individuals each year. The text notes that the disease causes rapid mental and physical deterioration, typically leading to death within a few months to a year. The resolution emphasizes the importance of prion disease surveillance to protect public health and understand disease transmission. Finally, it calls for the establishment of November 12, 2025, as "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day" to raise awareness.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
CJD and ADRD primarily affect older adults, and increased awareness can improve care and research for this group.
- Scored +3
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Provides awareness and support for individuals suffering from a severe neurological disorder.
- Scored +3
Would retired people be better off under this?
Retirees are more likely to be affected by these types of neurodegenerative diseases.
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: The resolution aims to recognize the importance of raising awareness regarding this rare brain disorder (Resolution, Section 2). This can help educate the public about the disease and its rapid effects.
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Public Health Protection: The text states that monitoring the prevalence of prion diseases is critical to protecting the Nation's public health (Resolution, Whereas clauses). Specifically, surveillance helps determine if the disease is acquired through consumption of contaminated beef or meat from cervids affected by chronic wasting disease (CWD).
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Advancing Medical Research: The resolution notes that research into Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) could benefit from the study of prion diseases like CJD (Resolution, Whereas clauses). Additionally, applying caregiver and health services research from ADRD to CJD could address shared challenges.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Provides awareness and support for individuals suffering from a severe neurological disorder. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees are more likely to be affected by these types of neurodegenerative diseases. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — CJD and ADRD primarily affect older adults, and increased awareness can improve care and research for this group.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Increases awareness and recognition of CJD, potentially leading to better diagnostic efforts and caregiver support. Does this put more money into medical research? — Highlights the importance of prion disease surveillance and research that can benefit other dementias.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Promotes the value of surveillance and research into prion diseases.
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
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