CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 6/10/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-10Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2021-06-10Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-10 (00)
Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021 or the CARE 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 (3)
- Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
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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