Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".

3/6/2024, 8:15 AM

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day.

Bill 118 HRES 821, also known as the "Supporting the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to raise awareness about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and fatal brain disorder that affects approximately one in one million people each year.

The legislation recognizes the importance of educating the public about CJD, as well as supporting research efforts to better understand and ultimately find a cure for the disease. It also acknowledges the impact that CJD has on individuals and families who are affected by it.

If passed, the bill would designate a specific day each year as "CJD Awareness Day" to bring attention to the disease and encourage individuals to learn more about its symptoms, risk factors, and available resources for those affected. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 821 seeks to promote awareness and understanding of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in order to support those impacted by the disease and advance research efforts towards finding a cure.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 821

Introduced on
2023-10-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/26/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day.

Bill 118 HRES 821, also known as the "Supporting the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to raise awareness about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and fatal brain disorder that affects approximately one in one million people each year.

The legislation recognizes the importance of educating the public about CJD, as well as supporting research efforts to better understand and ultimately find a cure for the disease. It also acknowledges the impact that CJD has on individuals and families who are affected by it.

If passed, the bill would designate a specific day each year as "CJD Awareness Day" to bring attention to the disease and encourage individuals to learn more about its symptoms, risk factors, and available resources for those affected. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 821 seeks to promote awareness and understanding of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in order to support those impacted by the disease and advance research efforts towards finding a cure.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".

Policy Areas
Health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/17/2024

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day.


Latest Action11/3/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.