Expressing support for the recognition of June 7, 2026, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1341 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1341

 Expressing support for the recognition of June 7, 2026, as ``Tourette
                       Syndrome Awareness Day''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 4, 2026

 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. McBride,
 Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. Lieu) submitted the following resolution; which
    was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 Expressing support for the recognition of June 7, 2026, as ``Tourette
                       Syndrome Awareness Day''.

Whereas Tourette Syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder that is
        characterized by involuntary physical and vocal tics that occur many
        times a day;
Whereas Tourette Syndrome is often accompanied by other mental health disorders
        such as attention deficit and obsessive compulsive disorder, learning
        disabilities, and anxiety;
Whereas Tourette Syndrome and Persistent Tic Disorders affect approximately 1 in
        50 children;
Whereas more than 30,000 school age children in the State of Tennessee and
        82,000 in New York alone are dealing with Tourette Syndrome;
Whereas, although some of these cases are aided by medication, there is no
        standard treatment or known cure for the disorder;
Whereas there is an important need for more professional help with interest and
        expertise to identify, counsel, and treat people with Tourette Syndrome,
        a disorder that is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood;
Whereas positive actions to assist children and families living with Tourette
        Syndrome would result from a broadening of public and professional
        knowledge and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome;
Whereas the Tourette Association of America is actively providing services to
        families, educating medical professionals and teachers, and supporting
        research to better understand the signs and treatments of Tourette
        Syndrome; and
Whereas June 7, 2026, would be an appropriate date to recognize as ``Tourette
        Syndrome Awareness Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses support for
the recognition of ``Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day'' as a special day
to promote understanding, compassion, and acceptance for all of our
fellow citizens who deserve and need our support to break the stigma
that surrounds Tourette Syndrome.
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