National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
Summary
National Plan to End Parkinson's Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a project to prevent and cure Parkinson's disease (a progressive brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements) and related conditions. Among other components of the project, HHS must (1) implement and periodically update a national plan to coordinate and guide efforts to prevent and cure the disease; (2) improve diagnosis, treatment, and care of those with the disease; and (3) address health and other disparities related to the disease. HHS must also conduct annual assessments on the preparation for and response to the increased burden of Parkinson's disease. In addition, the bill establishes a council, comprised of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, to advise HHS on and make recommendations concerning the prevention and cure of Parkinson's disease. The bill's provisions terminate at the end of calendar year 2035.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2022
Committee Review
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Introduced Jul 28, 2022
Last action Jul 28, 2022
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Jul 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jul 28, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 72 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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State
District
P
Paul Tonko
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
Co
Blaine Luetkemeyer
RRepublican
Co
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Higgins
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn B. Maloney
DDemocratic
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