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Senate resolution designates Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Awareness Day

Original title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".

Last action · November 18, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8207)

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What This Bill Would Do

This formally supports the goals and ideals of Awareness Day to increase public understanding of the rare, fatal brain disorder. The measure has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration.

Why it matters

The serves as a formal federal recognition of the need for increased research and public awareness regarding CJD, a condition that currently lacks effective treatments or a cure.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

CJD patients and families

The resolution highlights the condition affecting these individuals to the federal government and the public.

Directly affected

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

The committee is responsible for reviewing the resolution and determining if it will proceed to a full Senate vote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It expresses formal support for the goals and ideals of Awareness Day, which aims to raise public awareness about the disease.

Does this resolution provide funding for CJD research?

No, this is a non-binding intended to express support and raise awareness; it does not appropriate funds or change existing laws.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8207)Nov 18, 2025

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Legislative focus on rare diseases

The introduction of this resolution indicates a continued legislative effort to provide federal visibility to rare, fatal neurodegenerative conditions.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Connected Entities

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

otherCreutzfeldt-Jakob Disease“The rare, fatal neurodegenerative disease that is the subject of the awareness d”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions“The Senate committee currently reviewing the resolution.”Map →

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