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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) celebrated the passage yesterday of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation he authored that reauthorizes the National Alzheimer's Project Act through 2035 to provide a roadmap for federal efforts in responding to Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Also advanced in the House that Tonko helped lead is the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act that ensures scientists speak directly to Congress on resources they need to effectively treat the disease and the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act, which drives public health research, early detection infrastructure, and support for caregivers. Tonko has pushed to advance all three bills through committee and the House.

“Millions across our nation are suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementias; they and their loved ones carry a heavy burden,” Congressman Tonko said. “But this tremendous burden is not carried alone. It’s been my privilege to be a part of the fight to end Alzheimer’s and to work alongside tireless, compassionate advocates to support those living with Alzheimer’s. The legislation recently advanced in the House would provide immense assistance to those living with this disease and deliver needed hope. I’m grateful to my colleagues for joining me in advancing this critical legislation.”

Tonko’s NAPA Reauthorization Act as well as the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act have advanced through the Senate and will now move to the President’s desk. The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act awaits passage through the Senate.

Since the beginning of his time in Congress, Tonko has championed the push to address Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Earlier this year, he joined his colleagues to introduce the bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act that would provide Alzheimer’s training and education for primary care providers to help them deliver quality care to their patients.

Tonko also spoke before the Health Subcommittee earlier this year to call for the advance of these bills and question experts and Alzheimer’s advocates about the importance of this legislation.