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Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".
3/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 821
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 821
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 821
Bill HRES 821 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2023. Bill HRES 821 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 26, 2023. Bill HRES 821's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 821
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 821
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 821
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".
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