A resolution designating the first full week in May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 477

119th Congress

A resolution designating the first full week in May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Markwayne Mullin

R - OK

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution designates the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. An estimated 800,000 adults in the US live with this movement disorder caused by prolonged antipsychotic medication use, and approximately 60% remain undiagnosed.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7851-7852)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. An estimated 800,000 adults in the US live with this movement disorder caused by prolonged antipsychotic medication use, and approximately 60% remain undiagnosed.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
Approximately 800,000 US adults live with tardive dyskinesia
60% of those with TD remain undiagnosed
TD causes uncontrollable repetitive movements of face, torso, and limbs
Higher risk groups include those over 55, Black individuals, and women

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Patients on antipsychotic medications would benefit from increased screening awareness. Healthcare providers may improve TD detection through routine screenings. Individuals living with TD could see reduced stigma and better access to FDA-approved treatments.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

477, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating the first full week in May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-477