H.Res. 1117

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1117 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1117

Expressing support for the designation of March as ``Multiple System 
Atrophy Awareness Month'' to strengthen public awareness of this 
neurodegenerative disorder.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 16, 2026

Mr. Mullin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of March as ``Multiple System 
Atrophy Awareness Month'' to strengthen public awareness of this 
neurodegenerative disorder.

Whereas Multiple System Atrophy is a rare and often fatal neurodegenerative 
disorder that affects 25,000-75,000 people in the United States each 
year;
Whereas individuals diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy have trouble walking, 
eating, and speaking;
Whereas Multiple System Atrophy is often fatal and causes difficulty breathing, 
infections, or blood clots in the lungs;
Whereas the cause of Multiple System Atrophy is unknown, including the degree to 
which genetics or environmental factors influence the disorder;
Whereas Multiple System Atrophy is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease or 
progressive supranuclear palsy;
Whereas there is no known cure or treatment for Multiple System Atrophy;
Whereas a lack of awareness of Multiple System Atrophy hinders research efforts 
and contributes to misdiagnoses;
Whereas groundbreaking scientific research is strengthening understanding of the 
disease and getting closer to the development of therapeutics and 
treatments for Multiple System Atrophy, such as at the Multiple System 
Atrophy Center of Excellence at Stanford School of Medicine; and
Whereas public support and greater awareness of Multiple System Atrophy, as well 
as investments in research, can promote a better understanding of the 
disease and facilitate progress towards a cure: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of ``Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month'' to 
strengthen public awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder and 
supports funding for research related to Multiple System Atrophy in 
hopes of developing therapeutics and treatments.
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