H.Res. 1341

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1341 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1341

Expressing support for the recognition of June 7, 2026, as ``Tourette 
Syndrome Awareness Day''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 4, 2026

Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. McBride, 
Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. Lieu) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the recognition of June 7, 2026, as ``Tourette 
Syndrome Awareness Day''.

Whereas Tourette Syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder that is 
characterized by involuntary physical and vocal tics that occur many 
times a day;
Whereas Tourette Syndrome is often accompanied by other mental health disorders 
such as attention deficit and obsessive compulsive disorder, learning 
disabilities, and anxiety;
Whereas Tourette Syndrome and Persistent Tic Disorders affect approximately 1 in 
50 children;
Whereas more than 30,000 school age children in the State of Tennessee and 
82,000 in New York alone are dealing with Tourette Syndrome;
Whereas, although some of these cases are aided by medication, there is no 
standard treatment or known cure for the disorder;
Whereas there is an important need for more professional help with interest and 
expertise to identify, counsel, and treat people with Tourette Syndrome, 
a disorder that is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood;
Whereas positive actions to assist children and families living with Tourette 
Syndrome would result from a broadening of public and professional 
knowledge and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome;
Whereas the Tourette Association of America is actively providing services to 
families, educating medical professionals and teachers, and supporting 
research to better understand the signs and treatments of Tourette 
Syndrome; and
Whereas June 7, 2026, would be an appropriate date to recognize as ``Tourette 
Syndrome Awareness Day'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses support for 
the recognition of ``Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day'' as a special day 
to promote understanding, compassion, and acceptance for all of our 
fellow citizens who deserve and need our support to break the stigma 
that surrounds Tourette Syndrome.
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