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SRES 499119th CongressIn Committee
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-Ohio)
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A Senate resolution endorsing the establishment of Creutzfeldt‑Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day and emphasizing the importance of prion disease surveillance, research, and public awareness.
Key Points
- 1CJD is a rare, fatal prion disease affecting 1–2 per million people annually.
- 2The resolution proposes November 12, 2025 as CJD Awareness Day to raise public awareness.
- 3Surveillance of prion diseases, including potential transmission from BSE and chronic wasting disease (CWD), is critical for public health.
- 4Research on CJD can inform Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD) studies.
- 5The resolution highlights the unique burdens on patients, families, and caregivers.
Impact Areas
Patients with CJD and their familiesHealthcare providers and caregiversPublic health surveillance agenciesResearch communities studying prion diseases and neurodegenerative disorders
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