FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2025
Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov
Reps. Barragán, Buchanan, Sánchez, and Bilirakis Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38), and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to designate June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The resolution seeks to increase public understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, support continued investment in research, and recognize the strength and sacrifice of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
“Nearly 7 million Americans, including my own mother, are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. This disease is deeply personal to me, and to the countless families who serve as caregivers while grappling with its emotional and financial toll,” said Rep. Barragán. “We must continue to raise awareness, advance research, and support caregivers, especially those in communities of color where disparities in diagnosis, access to care, and outcomes persist. I’m grateful to my colleagues, Reps. Buchanan, Sánchez, and Bilirakis, for their partnership in this bipartisan effort.”
“As someone who cared for a parent with this horrible disease, I believe that it is critical for Congress to take steps to recognize the impact that Alzheimer’s and dementia have on the millions of Americans diagnosed every year,” said Rep. Buchanan. “I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan resolution with Reps. Barragán, Sánchez and Bilirakis to bring much-needed and continued awareness to these deadly diseases.”
“As the daughter of two parents who suffered from Alzheimer’s, I can tell you firsthand how devastating the disease is, as well as the emotional toll it takes on families,” Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez said. “This resolution recognizes the importance of early detection and screening, as well as how this disease disproportionately affects women, Latinos, and Black Americans. It is important that we continue raising awareness around the facts of this disease, and advancing research to eventually find a cure.”
“As research continues to yield advancement in the development of more treatment options for patients with Alzheimer’s, we know that early detection, diagnosis and intervention offers the best promise for disease management which is why we must raise awareness of the signs, symptoms and impact this disease has on millions of Americans,” said Congressman Gus Bilirakis. “My family has coped with the devastating impacts of this horrific disease for more than a decade, so I understand the toll it takes on the patient and his or her loved ones as it progresses. We owe it to our fellow Americans to develop a system of care that prioritizes education, screening and assessment so that patients can enjoy the best possible quality of life.”
“On behalf of the over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, thank you to Reps. Barragán, Buchanan, Bilirakis and Sánchez for recognizing June as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and for your unwavering dedication to the Alzheimer’s community,” said Rachel Conant, Alzheimer’s Association senior vice president of public policy and AIM executive director. “Your commitment to bipartisan solutions is driving progress in the fight against this devastating disease.”
The Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month resolution is endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM).
The full text of the legislation can be found here.
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