A resolution designating the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".

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Summary of Bill SRES 757

Bill 118 sres 757, also known as the "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" resolution, aims to designate the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as a time to raise awareness about tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements, often caused by long-term use of certain medications, particularly those used to treat mental health conditions.

The resolution highlights the importance of educating the public about tardive dyskinesia, its symptoms, and available treatment options. It also emphasizes the need for increased research funding to better understand and address this condition.

By designating a specific week for Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness, the resolution aims to bring attention to this often overlooked disorder and promote greater understanding and support for those affected by it. It encourages individuals, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to work together to improve awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of tardive dyskinesia. Overall, the resolution seeks to promote compassion and support for individuals living with tardive dyskinesia and to encourage efforts to enhance research and education in this area.

Congressional Summary of SRES 757

This resolution supports the designation of the week beginning with May 5, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary and uncontrolled movements of muscles in the face, torso, and extremities. It is caused by prolonged use of certain medications, including ones used to treat schizophrenia.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 757

Bill SRES 757 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2024. Bill SRES 757 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2024.  Bill SRES 757's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308; text: CR S4271) as of July 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 757

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 757

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 757

A resolution designating the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".A resolution designating the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 757

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Markwayne Mullin
Oklahoma(Republican)

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