Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 696

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

Parkinson's Awareness Month

Apr 28·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Parkinson's Awareness Month Designation

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The Senate has officially passed this resolution to recognize April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, no further action is needed in that chamber. The bill is now considered complete.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S.Res. 639 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S.Res. 639 (118th) →

Key Points

The Senate officially named April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. This resolution is meant to raise public awareness about the disease and show support for the people living with it.
Parkinson's disease affects more than one million people in the United States. It is the second most common brain disease in the world and causes symptoms like shaking, trouble walking, and memory problems.
The resolution calls for more research to find better treatments and a cure. It also recognizes the hard work of family members, doctors, and volunteers who care for those with the condition.

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2 actions

Apr 28, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2085-2086)

Apr 28, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

Bill NumberSRES 696

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2085-2086)

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