Press Release
Rep. Bera Introduces Bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act
Washington,
November 20, 2024
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40). The GAIN Act positions the U.S. as a leader in addressing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through global cooperation, authorizing U.S. participation in the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). This public–private–patient partnership is transforming research, prevention, and care worldwide. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect nearly 60 million people globally, with cases projected to exceed 150 million by 2050. These diseases already cost the global economy $1.3 trillion annually, doubling every decade. The GAIN Act highlights the urgency of U.S. leadership in multilateral health efforts. DAC, which supports work in over 135 sites around the world to increase brain health, make research more inclusive and efficient, and improve early detection and treatment, aims to raise and deploy $700 million to advance solutions to fight Alzheimer’s globally." “Alzheimer’s disease is a global challenge that demands a global response,” said Representative Ami Bera, M.D. “The GAIN Act ensures that the United States leads the charge in building partnerships that accelerate research, improve care, and support families everywhere. By strengthening global cooperation, we can achieve more than any single nation can alone.” “Alzheimer’s disease is the third leading cause of death in older adults in Orange County and seventh leading cause of death worldwide. With more resources dedicated to tackling this global challenge, we can save lives,” said Representative Young Kim. “The GAIN Act ensures the United States leads the global effort to combat Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia head-on.” “The alarming rate at which Alzheimer’s disease is inflicting our world’s population requires swift and decisive action,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. "The introduction of the GAIN Act positions America to spearhead life-saving research and sustainable care worldwide, addressing this devastating disease. As a member of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, I will always champion legislation that will lead to better results in combating this deadly illness; that is why I am proud to co-lead this bill and encourage my colleagues to join in this initiative to foster real change in ending Alzheimer’s.” "I commend Congressman Ami Bera and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Young Kim for their leadership in introducing the Global Alzheimer's Initiative Now (GAIN) Act,” said Chairman of UsAgainstAlzheimer's and Founder of the Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer's Disease George Vradenburg. “This legislation recognizes the urgent need for a global response to Alzheimer's that brings together governments and the private sector to advance prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's. As in other areas of global health, U.S. leadership will prove critical to the global fight against Alzheimer's, and this legislation paves the way for mobilizing the resources and facilitating the multi-sector and international cooperation that will be needed to turn the tide on Alzheimer's over the coming decades." The GAIN Act advances U.S. leadership by:
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