[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SUPPORTING ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH

  (Ms. BARRAGAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  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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