Reps. Maxine Waters, Chris Smith Introduce Alzheimer's Action Now

Statement

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, today introduced Alzheimer's Action Now, a package of four bills that together will help Alzheimer's patients and their families; promote public awareness of Alzheimer's disease; and encourage voluntary contributions to research efforts. The entire legislative package has been endorsed by the Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and USAgainstAlzheimer's.

"I have asked all of my colleagues to cosponsor Alzheimer's Action Now," said Congresswoman Waters. "With more than five million Americans suffering from Alzheimer's disease, we must do everything we can to confront this disease and help the patients and families who are struggling to live with it."

"Alzheimer's Action Now is a package of bills which, if enacted, will encourage quality care of Alzheimer's patients and assist their families," said Congressman Smith. "The support offered through these policies will have a direct and positive impact on the 15 million Americans who act as unpaid caregivers, and help enable them to continue their heroic service to their loved ones."

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