Bill · S.Res. 477· Senate(119-SRES-477)
A resolution designating the first full week in May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 10/30/2025
- Last activity
- 10/30/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7851-7852)
- Sponsored by
- Markwayne Mullin
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This bill is a resolution in the Senate to designate the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. It points out that serious mental illnesses often require antipsychotic medications, but prolonged use can cause tardive dyskinesia, which involves uncontrollable body movements. The text notes that about 60 percent of the estimated 800,000 adults living with this condition in the United States remain undiagnosed. It highlights that early screening and Food and Drug Administration approved treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. By passing this resolution, the Senate aims to encourage awareness, education, and routine screenings for patients, health care providers, and care partners. Ultimately, our elected officials are using this resolution to support efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of the condition.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
Older adults over 55 are identified as being at higher risk for tardive dyskinesia.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
Supports individuals with conditions affecting physical movements and mental health.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The resolution encourages education and routine screening for tardive dyskinesia, aiding individuals managing serious mental health conditions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: The resolution designates the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week to support efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, as stated in Resolved (1) and Resolved (2)(B). This is positive because it helps bring attention to a condition where approximately 60 percent of the estimated 800,000 adults living with it remain undiagnosed.
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Focus on Early Detection: The text underscores the importance of early detection and intervention to improve outcomes for individuals living with mental health conditions and those prescribed antipsychotics under Resolved (2)(A). This could benefit people by encouraging routine screenings, which help address symptoms that can be stigmatizing and impair physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Retirees+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+2Improves Gender Equality+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- 10/30/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7851-7852)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California