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S. 2076Became Law

BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 31, 2018)

Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act or the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2024 and revise grant programs regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Among other changes, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must support: (1) the establishment of regional centers that address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as through public awareness campaigns; and (2) data collection on the incidence and prevalence of such conditions.

(Sec. 3) HHS must also award cooperative agreements to health departments for the purpose of addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as through reducing cognitive decline and helping caregivers.

What just happenedDec 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-406.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
57 cosponsors36 D19 R2 I
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  1. Dec 31, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-406.

  2. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-406.

  3. Dec 31, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 27, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 27, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 19, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 19, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 3 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H10282-10283)

  9. Dec 19, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 3 (Roll no. 438).(text: CR H10282-10283)

  10. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10314-10315)

  11. Dec 19, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Dec 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2076.

  13. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10282-10286)

  14. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Dec 13, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Dec 13, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Dec 13, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  19. Dec 12, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  20. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7526-7527)

  21. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7526-7527)

  22. Nov 29, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 694.

  23. Nov 29, 2018Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  24. Nov 29, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  25. Nov 29, 2018Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  26. Nov 6, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7017-7019)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  27. Nov 6, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 31, 201849

Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act or the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2024 and revise grant programs regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Among other changes, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must support: (1) the establishment of regional centers that address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as through public awareness campaigns; and (2) data collection on the incidence and prevalence of such conditions.

(Sec. 3) HHS must also award cooperative agreements to health departments for the purpose of addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as through reducing cognitive decline and helping caregivers.

Introduced in SenateNov 6, 2017

Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act or the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to award cooperative agreements: (1) for the establishment or support of national or regional centers of excellence in public health practice in Alzheimer's disease; (2) to state public health departments, Native American tribes, and other entities to promote cognitive functioning, address cognitive impairment and unique aspects of Alzheimer's disease, and help meet the needs of caregivers; (3) for analysis and public reporting of data on the state and national levels regarding cognitive decline, caregiving, and health disparities, and monitoring of objectives on dementia and caregiving in the Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2020 report.

BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act — Informed