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HRES 149 113th Congress House

Expressing support for designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Introduced: April 10, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Apr 12, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 10, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 10, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E411)
Apr 10, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 12, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of, and the goals and ideals of, Parkinson's Awareness Month; and (2) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.

Commends the dedication of state, local, regional, and national organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of people in the United States working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • SRES 118 Related bill A resolution supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
  • SRES 408 Related bill A resolution supporting the designation of April as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
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All 1 Democratic 1
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 10, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 149: Expressing support for designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-149/
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"H. Res. 149: Expressing support for designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-149/.
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