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HRES 872119th CongressIn Committee
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".
Introduced: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-California)
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcare
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This resolution designates November 12, 2025, as 'Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day' to highlight the rare, fatal brain disorder and its impact on patients, families, and public health systems.
Key Points
- 1CJD is a rare prion disease causing rapid mental deterioration and death within months to a year.
- 2Surveillance of prion diseases is critical to assess potential transmission risks from animals like cattle and cervids.
- 3Linking Alzheimer's disease research with CJD studies could improve understanding of neurodegenerative conditions.
Impact Areas
Patients diagnosed with CJDFamilies and caregivers of CJD patientsPublic health agencies monitoring prion diseasesResearchers studying neurodegenerative disorders
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