A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month".
This Senate resolution expresses support for designating October 2026 as Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month to increase public understanding of the condition. The bill highlights that Lewy body dementia is the second most common degenerative dementia, affecting an estimated 1.4 million people in the United States, and notes that delayed diagnoses often lead to serious patient harm and higher healthcare costs. It aims to raise awareness among the general public and medical professionals to facilitate earlier and more accurate diagnosis. Additionally, the resolution commends researchers, caregivers, and organizations working to improve treatments and support services for those living with the disease.
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Introduced Sep 24, 2026
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Sep 24, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5011)
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Sep 24, 2026
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Cory A. Booker
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