Expressing support for the designation of March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder.
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public understanding of this rare and often fatal neurodegenerative disorder. It highlights that Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) affects thousands of people, causes severe physical impairments, and is frequently misdiagnosed due to a lack of awareness and its unknown cause. The resolution emphasizes that there is currently no cure or effective treatment for MSA, and insufficient public awareness hinders research efforts. Therefore, it advocates for increased public support and significant investments in research to facilitate a better understanding of the disease and accelerate the development of therapeutics and treatments.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing support for the designation of March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder.
USA119th CongressHRES-1117| House
| Updated: 3/16/2026
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to strengthen public understanding of this rare and often fatal neurodegenerative disorder. It highlights that Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) affects thousands of people, causes severe physical impairments, and is frequently misdiagnosed due to a lack of awareness and its unknown cause. The resolution emphasizes that there is currently no cure or effective treatment for MSA, and insufficient public awareness hinders research efforts. Therefore, it advocates for increased public support and significant investments in research to facilitate a better understanding of the disease and accelerate the development of therapeutics and treatments.