Bill · S.Res. 910· Senate(119-SRES-910)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5011)
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 resolution expresses support for designating October 2026 as Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month. It highlights that this disease affects about 1,400,000 people in the United States and is the second most common degenerative dementia. The text notes that the condition causes serious symptoms like cognitive decline, hallucinations, and movement difficulties. It also points out that patients often wait years for a correct diagnosis, which causes harm and high health care spending. Ultimately, the Senate resolves to support increased awareness, research for a cure, and better training for healthcare providers.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The resolution supports increased awareness, research, and better diagnosis for Lewy body dementia, which predominantly affects older adults.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution supports efforts to facilitate early and accurate diagnosis and train healthcare providers regarding Lewy body dementia.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The resolution expresses continued support for research aimed at diagnosing Lewy body dementia and finding better treatments and a cure.
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 and Understanding: Under resolved clause (2)(A), the Senate seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Lewy body dementia, which can help educate the public about the condition affecting an estimated 1,400,000 individuals in the United States.
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Support for Research: Under resolved clause (3), the Senate continues to support research to diagnose the disease and find better treatments and a cure, which directly addresses the need for more research highlighted in the preamble.
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Recognition of Caregivers and Patients: Under resolved clauses (4) and (5), the resolution recognizes individuals living with the disease, their care partners, volunteers, and organizations working to improve their quality of life.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+4
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5011)