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HRES 1341

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

119th Congress Introduced by Steve Cohen and 6 co-sponsors

Declares June 7, 2026 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day to promote public understanding, reduce stigma, and support education and advocacy efforts.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1341

Overview

  • Bill: H.Res. 1341
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Introduced: June 4, 2026
  • Congress: United States House of Representatives
  • Primary purpose: Express support for recognizing June 7, 2026 as “Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day.”

Main purpose and intent

  • The resolution expresses the House’s support for designating a specific day—June 7, 2026—as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day.
  • It aims to promote understanding, compassion, and acceptance for individuals with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and to help break stigma surrounding the condition.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares the House’s support for recognizing a dedicated awareness day.
  • Articulates goals for the day, including increased public and professional knowledge about TS, reduction of misdiagnosis and misunderstanding, and encouragement of supportive actions for affected individuals and families.
  • Highlights the role of advocacy groups (notably the Tourette Association of America) in providing services, educating professionals and teachers, and supporting research.

Who/what would be affected

  • Individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families would be the primary beneficiaries through heightened awareness and reduced stigma.
  • Educators, medical professionals, and school systems may gain better understanding and resources to identify, counsel, and treat TS.
  • Public institutions and the general public would be encouraged to observe and participate in awareness activities on the designated day.

Background and context provided

  • TS is described as an inherited neurological disorder with involuntary motor and vocal tics, often co-occurring with other conditions such as ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, and anxiety.
  • The bill notes the absence of a standard cure and imperfect treatment landscape, underscoring the need for increased professional expertise and public awareness.
  • Cites the scale of impact with estimates of affected children (approximately 1 in 50) and concrete numbers of affected school-age children in Tennessee and New York.

Procedural/Timeline details

  • Referral: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • No fiscal or regulatory amendments are attached; as a resolution, it is a symbolic expression of support rather than a bill proposing new laws or funding.
  • The resolution designates a specific date (June 7, 2026) as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day.

Sponsors and supporters

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Garbarino (also listed with co-sponsors).
  • Co-sponsors: Rep. Sarah McBride, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rep. Ted Lieu, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Rep. Steve Cohen.

Potential impact and significance

  • Signals congressional acknowledgment and support for TS awareness efforts.
  • May influence public discourse, education policy discussions, and alignment with Tourette Association of America activities.
  • Could pave the way for subsequent nonbinding recognition efforts, awareness campaigns, or collaborations with healthcare and education stakeholders, though it does not authorize new funding or statutory changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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