Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 133, the NAPA Reauthorization Act led by Senators Collins and Warren. The House companion bill, H.R. 619, is led by Representatives Tonko and Smith of New Jersey. In the United States, one in nine people aged 65 and older currently suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, this number continues to grow with some estimates projecting the overall number to rise to 12.7 million Americans by 2050. Congress established the National Alzheimer's Project in 2011 with a goal of building upon, raising awareness of, and helping to coordinate current Federal efforts to combat Alzheimer's disease and related dementia through earlier diagnosis, prevention, and improved treatments. This bill would support and improve the National Alzheimer's Project, including expanding membership of the advisory council to include those individuals battling this disease and those at high risk for developing Alzheimer's. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”