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Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".

Introduced
May 7, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

Bill Summary

Designates the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as 'Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week' to raise awareness about this condition (involving involuntary muscle movements).

Sponsored By

Scott H. Peters
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2026
  3. May 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This affects people with Tardive Dyskinesia and their families by potentially increasing awareness and support for the condition, and also impacts healthcare providers and organizations that treat or research the condition.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 67%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeEnergy and Commerce Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.