Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

119th Congress Introduced by Don Bacon and 34 co-sponsors

The resolution formally supports Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and encourages education, advocacy, and support for patients, families, and disparities.

Submitted in House

Summary of Bill: H.Res. 1402 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives’ support for the goals and ideals of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

It underscores the importance of awareness, research funding, care, and support for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The resolution recognizes the broad impact of Alzheimer’s disease on individuals, families, and society, including disparities affecting underserved communities.

Key provisions and changes

Declares House support for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and the efforts associated with it.

Encourages nationwide engagement during the month to:

Educate the public about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Advocate for increased research, care, and support services.
Offer support to individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, their families, and caregivers.

The resolution does not establish new federal programs, funding, or regulatory requirements; rather, it serves as a formal expression of the House’s stance and a call to action for awareness and advocacy.

Who or what would be affected

Affected groups:

People living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Family members and unpaid caregivers providing care.
The broader public, due to increased awareness and education efforts.

No immediate regulatory, funding, or programmatic changes are enacted by the resolution itself. It acts as a symbolic and educational gesture to mobilize awareness and advocacy.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced in the House on June 30, 2026.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Speaks to an annual June observance (Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month) and encourages actions aligned with awareness, advocacy, and support, but does not impose deadlines or create new timelines beyond the annual recognition.

Notable details

The bill lists a broad group of original sponsor representatives and a large slate of co-sponsors, indicating bipartisan and broad congressional support for recognizing Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

Provides statistical context to convey the disease burden (e.g., prevalence, economic costs, and disparities), highlighting the scale of the issue and the rationale for awareness efforts.

Bottom line

H.Res. 1402 is a non-binding House resolution that formally supports Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, encourages education and advocacy, and emphasizes the need for continued attention to research, care, support services, and disparities affecting affected populations. It signals congressional commitment to raising awareness and supporting individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.