Congressmen Cohen and King Joint Press Statement on Establishment of the Congressional Caucus on Tourette Syndrome

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Congressman Peter King (NY-02) have established the Congressional Caucus on Tourette Syndrome, a bipartisan panel that will help spread awareness about the neurological disorder and promote legislation to support people and families coping with Tourette Syndrome (TS). Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month begins today and ends on June 15.

“Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans,” said Congressman Cohen, who recently received the 2013 Public Policy Award from the Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA). “Congress needs to do more to help people suffering from Tourette Syndrome. The bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Tourette Syndrome is long overdue and will increase awareness on this often misunderstood neurological disorder and promote legislation to help those who are suffering from it.”
“As a recipient of the TSA’s 2013 Public Policy Award, I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Congressional Caucus on Tourette Syndrome to recognize, educate and address the needs of the children and adults that endure the stigma, isolation and psychological impact of this disorder,” said Congressman King.


“The TSA and its Congressional supporters in the 113th Congress have given their commitment to constituents to work hand in hand to address the many unmet needs in TS,” said TSA President Judit Ungar. “We are confident that we will succeed, as such congressional support has proven to be instrumental in accelerating progress in other disorders, such as cancer, autism and Parkinson’s disease.”


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