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Napa Reauthorization Act

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 23, 2024
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join my colleagues in supporting the National Alzheimer's Project Reauthorization Act.

This legislation reauthorizes the National Alzheimer's Project Act through 2035, providing a roadmap for Federal efforts in responding to Alzheimer's and dementia.

Alzheimer's is a cruel disease that steals a person's quality of life. As a pharmacist, I have seen firsthand the impact Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia have on patients, families, caregivers, and society overall.

People living with Alzheimer's lose their memories, their independence, their relationships, and ultimately their lives. Beyond the patients, caregivers and loved ones endure emotional distress and unthinkable financial burdens.

With nearly 7 million Americans suffering with Alzheimer's, there is a critical need for Federal resources to prevent, treat, and ultimately find a cure for this devastating disease.

In honor of those who have battled and continue to battle this disease, let's continue to work together to raise awareness and pass this bill.

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