Expressing support for the designation of May 7 each year as "Brain Donation Awareness Day".

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

This resolution supports the designation of Brain Donation Awareness Day to raise awareness of postmortem brain donation and its importance in scientific research on neurological conditions.

Bill 118 HRES 361, also known as the "Brain Donation Awareness Day" bill, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate May 7th of each year as a day to raise awareness about the importance of brain donation. The bill emphasizes the critical role that brain donation plays in advancing scientific research and understanding of various neurological disorders and diseases.

The bill highlights the significance of brain donation in helping researchers study and find cures for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders. By encouraging individuals to consider donating their brains for research purposes, the bill aims to support efforts to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these debilitating conditions.

Furthermore, the bill recognizes the selfless act of brain donation as a valuable contribution to the scientific community and society as a whole. By designating May 7th as "Brain Donation Awareness Day," the bill seeks to educate the public about the benefits of brain donation and encourage more individuals to consider making this important decision. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 361 serves as a reminder of the critical role that brain donation plays in advancing medical research and finding cures for neurological disorders. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about brain donation and encourages individuals to consider making this valuable contribution to science.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 361

Introduced on
2023-05-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the designation of Brain Donation Awareness Day to raise awareness of postmortem brain donation and its importance in scientific research on neurological conditions.

Bill 118 HRES 361, also known as the "Brain Donation Awareness Day" bill, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate May 7th of each year as a day to raise awareness about the importance of brain donation. The bill emphasizes the critical role that brain donation plays in advancing scientific research and understanding of various neurological disorders and diseases.

The bill highlights the significance of brain donation in helping researchers study and find cures for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders. By encouraging individuals to consider donating their brains for research purposes, the bill aims to support efforts to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these debilitating conditions.

Furthermore, the bill recognizes the selfless act of brain donation as a valuable contribution to the scientific community and society as a whole. By designating May 7th as "Brain Donation Awareness Day," the bill seeks to educate the public about the benefits of brain donation and encourage more individuals to consider making this important decision. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 361 serves as a reminder of the critical role that brain donation plays in advancing medical research and finding cures for neurological disorders. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about brain donation and encourages individuals to consider making this valuable contribution to science.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of May 7 each year as "Brain Donation Awareness Day".

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/5/2023

This resolution supports the designation of Brain Donation Awareness Day to raise awareness of postmortem brain donation and its importance in scientific research on neurological conditions.


Latest Action5/12/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.