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US HR1117
Resolution
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Mullin
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AI Summary
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Supports designating March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to increase public awareness of the rare neurodegenerative disorder
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Multiple System Atrophy affects 25,000–75,000 people in the United States annually and causes difficulty walking, eating, speaking, and breathing
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No known cure, treatment, or identified cause exists for the disorder, which is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease or progressive supranuclear palsy
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Supports funding for research related to Multiple System Atrophy to develop therapeutics and treatments
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Recognizes ongoing research efforts, including at the Multiple System Atrophy Center of Excellence at Stanford School of Medicine
Legislative Description
Expressing support for the designation of March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder.
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3/16/2026