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Supporting Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Floor Speech

Date: June 15, 2022
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. BARRAGAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. I am wearing purple in support of the millions of Americans, including my mom, who are living with Alzheimer's disease.

The nearly 6 million people with Alzheimer's are our sisters, our brothers, our parents, our grandparents, and our neighbors--our fellow Americans. Many are suffering in silence because there is so much stigma around having Alzheimer's.

I want every patient, family member, and caregiver to know that you matter. Your quality of life matters. Know that you have a champion in Congress who knows how hard it is for family and caregivers.

That is why I will continue to push for more investments in Alzheimer's research and care and will continue to fight so CMS provides equitable access to promising Alzheimer's drugs.

Our fight against this devastating disease is nowhere near done.

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