WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Cory Booker introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing April 2025 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the urgent need for continued research, education, and community support for those living with Parkinson’s, a condition that reportedly affects one million Americans, with nearly 90,000 new diagnoses each year, making it the second most common neurodegenerative disease across the globe.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Parkinson’s Awareness Month is a time to bring attention to this horrible disease that affects a reported one million Americans and recommit ourselves to finding a cure. Every diagnosis affects not just individuals, but entire families and communities who work hard to support and care for their loved ones. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan resolution to raise awareness as we work to understand what causes this disease, improve treatment and quality of life for those impacted, and search for a cure for Parkinson’s.”

Read the resolution text HERE or below.

Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2025 as ‘‘Parkinson’s Awareness Month’’.

Whereas Parkinson’s disease—

(1) affects over 1,000,000 individuals in the United States with nearly 90,000 individuals diagnosed each year;

(2) is the fastest-growing and second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world;

(3) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause in most individuals is still unknown; and

(4) is the 15th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

Whereas, by the year 2037, it is estimated that the number of individuals in the United States with Parkinson’s disease will nearly double, and Parkinson’s disease will cost the United States at least $80,000,000,000 annually;

Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can include dementia and cognitive impairment, tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity, gait and balance difficulties, speech and swallowing difficulties, depression, and a variety of other symptoms;

Whereas there are millions of family caregivers, friends, and loved ones whose lives are greatly affected by Parkinson’s disease; and

Whereas more research, education, and community support services are needed—

(1) to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease; and

(2) to maintain the dignity of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) expresses support for the designation of the month of April 2025 as ‘‘Parkinson’s Awareness Month’’;

(2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s Awareness Month;

(3) continues to support research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease;

(4) recognizes the individuals living with Parkinson’s disease who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and

(5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals across the United States working to improve the quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.

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