A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
This Senate resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to highlight the impact of the disease on over one million Americans. The measure acknowledges the challenges faced by patients and their caregivers while encouraging continued research and community support for finding better treatments. It formally recognizes the efforts of individuals living with Parkinson's disease and the organizations working to improve their quality of life.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 28, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced
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)
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rick Scott
RRepublican
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
James E. Risch
RRepublican
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