Parkinson's Research Act of 1997
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 17, 1997)
Parkinson's Research Act of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate a program in the National Institutes of Health to conduct and support research and training on Parkinson's disease. Requires: (1) the convening of a research planning conference at least every two years; (2) the awarding of Core Center Grants to encourage innovative multidisciplinary research and training on Parkinson's (designating each recipient as a Morris K. Udall Center for Research on Parkinson's Disease); and (3) a grant program to support investigators with a proven record who demonstrate potential for breakthroughs in understanding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of Parkinson's. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits using any amounts under this Act for any research or therapeutic application that uses human fetal tissue, cells, or organs obtained from a living or dead human embryo or fetus during or after an induced abortion.
What just happenedApr 29, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 17, 1997
- Apr 29, 1997CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Apr 17, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 17, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E711)
- Apr 17, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 17, 1997IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House