Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 499

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

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Awareness Day

Nov 18, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to decide on the next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This is a non-controversial resolution that honors victims of a disease and does not require any federal spending.

Key Points

This resolution officially recognizes November 12, 2025, as a day to raise awareness about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. This is a very rare and fatal brain disorder that affects about 600 people in the United States every year.
The disease causes memory loss, vision problems, and loss of body control. It moves very quickly, and most people who get it pass away within one year of showing symptoms.
The resolution highlights the need for better tracking of the disease. Scientists want to make sure it is not spreading to humans from animals like deer or cows that have similar brain illnesses.
By creating an awareness day, supporters hope to help families affected by the disease and encourage more research into how these brain disorders work.

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Nov 18, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8207)

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Nov 18, 2025

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Official Title

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

Bill NumberSRES 499

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8207)

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