A resolution supporting the goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025, as articulated in the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary

Expresses support for: (1) the groundbreaking national goal of preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025 and the other goals of the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, and (2) increased assistance for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers and families. Finds that basic science, medical research, and therapy development are necessary for reaching that goal and identifying a definitive cure. Calls for further public awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's. Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with Alzheimer's.

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Timeline

1. 24 April 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2659)

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2. 24 April 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 24 April 2012 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Mark Warner · D · Sponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
• Bernie Sanders · I · Sponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
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