Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 9, 2013)
Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate NIH activities relating to scleroderma, with particular emphasis on: (1) research focused on the etiology of scleroderma and the development of new treatment options; (2) clinical research to evaluate new treatments options; and (3) basic research on the relationship between scleroderma and secondary conditions, such as pulmonary hypertension, gastroparesis, Raynaud's phenomenon, and Sjogren's Syndrome.
Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out an educational campaign to increase public awareness of scleroderma. Permits print, video, and web-based materials distributed through this campaign to include: (1) basic information on scleroderma and its symptoms; and (2) information on the incidence and prevalence of scleroderma, diseases and conditions affiliated with scleroderma, or the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma.
What just happenedApr 12, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 9, 2013
- Apr 12, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Apr 9, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Apr 9, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 9, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House