Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
A resolution designating the first full week in May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7851-7852)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This bill is a resolution in the Senate to designate the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. It points out that serious mental illnesses often require antipsychotic medications, but prolonged use can cause tardive dyskinesia, which involves uncontrollable body movements. The text notes that about 60 percent of the estimated 800,000 adults living with this condition in the United States remain undiagnosed. It highlights that early screening and Food and Drug Administration approved treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. By passing this resolution, the Senate aims to encourage awareness, education, and routine screenings for patients, health care providers, and care partners. Ultimately, our elected officials are using this resolution to support efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of the condition.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Older adults over 55 are identified as being at higher risk for tardive dyskinesia.
- Scored +3
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Supports individuals with conditions affecting physical movements and mental health.
- Scored +3
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The resolution encourages education and routine screening for tardive dyskinesia, aiding individuals managing serious mental health conditions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: The resolution designates the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week to support efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, as stated in Resolved (1) and Resolved (2)(B). This is positive because it helps bring attention to a condition where approximately 60 percent of the estimated 800,000 adults living with it remain undiagnosed.
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Focus on Early Detection: The text underscores the importance of early detection and intervention to improve outcomes for individuals living with mental health conditions and those prescribed antipsychotics under Resolved (2)(A). This could benefit people by encouraging routine screenings, which help address symptoms that can be stigmatizing and impair physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Supports individuals with conditions affecting physical movements and mental health. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older adults over 55 are identified as being at higher risk for tardive dyskinesia. Would people in middle age be better off under this? Would retired people be better off under this? Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Black individuals are noted as being at higher risk for tardive dyskinesia, so awareness campaigns benefit this group. Would women be better off under this? — Women are identified as being at higher risk for tardive dyskinesia. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Promotes early screening, detection, and awareness of tardive dyskinesia among healthcare providers and patients. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution encourages education and routine screening for tardive dyskinesia, aiding individuals managing serious mental health conditions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Brings positive attention to individuals living with neurological and movement-related conditions like tardive dyskinesia. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The text notes higher risks for women, and awareness efforts support health outcomes across genders. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The text notes higher risks for Black individuals, and awareness efforts indirectly benefit all demographic groups facing risk.
- 10/30/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7851-7852)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California