Global Brain Health Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 4/4/2019
Actions
- 2019-04-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2019-04-03Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-04-03Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-04-03Introduced in House
- 2019-04-03Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-04-03 (00)
Global Brain Health Act of 2019
This bill establishes programs to provide international support to address (1) autism spectrum disorders (ASD); (2) hydrocephalus (i.e., the accumulation of fluid in the brain commonly occurring in infants and young children); and (3) Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Specifically, the U.S. Agency for International Development must establish the Global Autism Assistance Program to (1) support local service providers and advocacy groups focused on ASD in developing countries and (2) train parents and teachers who work with children with ASD.
In addition, the President is authorized to provide foreign assistance to (1) support hospitals treating hydrocephalus in developing countries, (2) establish at least 20 hydrocephalus treatment centers, and (3) develop surgeon training programs.
Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must collaborate with the World Health Organization to establish a Global Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Action Plan to (1) conduct clinical research, (2) raise public awareness, and (3) support prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Cosponsors (2)
- Karen Bass (D-CA)
- Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
Subjects
- Aging
- Child care and development
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Education programs funding
- Federal officials
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Health care quality
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Hereditary and development disorders
- International organizations and cooperation
- Medical education
- Medical research
- Neurological disorders
- Nutrition and diet
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