[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 24 (Thursday, February 7, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS

  (Mr. LaHOOD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, as the co-chair of the Alzheimer's Working 
Group on the Ways and Means Committee, I rise today to raise awareness 
about this disease that has a profound impact on so many families 
across Illinois and our country.
  Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, causing issues with 
memory and behavior. More than 3 million individuals are diagnosed with 
Alzheimer's per year.
  Alzheimer's transcends race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic standing, 
touching families of all backgrounds. For 2019, more than $400 million 
was allocated for research, but it is more than just funding that is 
needed to find a cure.
  As a Member of Congress, I have been proud to support legislation 
aimed at finding a cure for this disease, such as the RAISE Family 
Caregivers Act and the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act, both of 
which were signed into law.
  While we have taken important strides to find a cure for this 
disease, we still have much work to do. I look forward to working with 
Members on both sides of the aisle to find a cure for this devastating 
disease.

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