Bill · S.Res. 696· Senate(119-SRES-696)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 4/28/2026
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — 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)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
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 resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month." The Senate aims to recognize the impact of Parkinson's disease on over 1,000,000 individuals and their caregivers. It highlights the need for more research, education, and community support services. The resolution also supports finding better treatments and a cure. Additionally, it recognizes those participating in clinical trials and commends those working to improve quality of life for those affected.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The resolution seeks to improve the quality of life and treatments for individuals living with Parkinson's disease, which often affects older populations.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+2
The resolution promotes research and support services for a neurodegenerative disease that causes significant physical and cognitive impairments.
Does this put more money into medical research?+2
The resolution highlights the need for more research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Research and Cure: The resolution supports research aimed at finding better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease (Section 3).
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Recognition of Clinical Trial Participants: The Senate recognizes individuals living with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials to advance knowledge of the disease (Section 4).
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Recognition of Quality of Life Efforts: The resolution commends organizations, volunteers, and researchers working to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's disease and their families (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/28/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 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)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-345: Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2025 as "Parkinsons Awareness Month".
- 119-HRES-1167: Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-194: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2025 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
James RischRepublican · Idaho