Congressional Tourette Syndrome Caucus
Founded by Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Congressman Peter King (NY-02) in 2013, the Congressional Tourette Syndrome Caucus is a bi-partisan, bi-cameral coalition of members committed to advocating on behalf of Americans with Tourette syndrome (TS). The Caucus recognizes the needs of children and adults with TS and strives to educate and involve members on the topic as it is addressed by Congress.
About Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is an inherited neurobiological disorder that affects people in all racial and ethnic groups. The symptoms of the disorder are rapid, repeated, and involuntary movements and sounds called tics. It is estimated that well over 200,000 Americans suffer from symptoms of TS and endure the stigma, isolation and psychological impact of this disorder. There is no cure for TS although some individuals benefit from medication and other clinical treatment.
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Membership of the Tourette Syndrome Caucus
- Rep. Steve Cohen (Co-Chair)
- Rep. Andrew Garbarino (Co-Chair)
- Sen. Chris Murphy
- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
- Rep. Julia Brownley
- Rep. Vern Buchanan
- Rep. James Comer
- Rep. Debbie Dingell
- Rep. Lloyd Doggett
- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
- Rep. Laura Gillen
- Rep. Glenn Grothman
- Rep. Kevin Hern
- Rep. David Joyce
- Rep. Nick LaLota
- Rep. Ted Lieu
- Rep. Zoe Lofgren
- Rep. Sarah McBride
- Rep. James McGovern
- Rep. Jerrold Nadler
- Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Rep. Mark Pocan
- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
- Rep. Pete Sessions
- Rep. Adam Smith
- Rep. Darren Soto
- Rep. Haley Stevens
- Rep. Marilyn Strickland
- Rep. Lori Trahan
- Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz