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HOUSE 3679117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

Last Action
6/2/2021

Actions

  • 2021-06-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2021-06-01Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-06-01Introduced in House
  • 2021-06-01Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-01 (00)

Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to carry out data collection and expand other research activities on Tourette syndrome. This is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds.

Specifically, the NIH must develop a system to collect epidemiological data and information on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families.

In addition, the NIH must award various grants for research on Tourette syndrome, including to support Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.

The NIH must also designate a portion of its funding for Tourette syndrome programs and activities.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Michael San Nicolas (D-GU)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

Subjects

  • Government information and archives
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Medical research
  • Neurological disorders
  • Research administration and funding
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