Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 29, 2022)
Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2022
This bill expands research activities related to cerebral palsy (a group of disorders caused by abnormal brain development or damage that affects an individual's ability to move and maintain balance and posture).
Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must carry out a cerebral palsy research program that addresses diagnosis and treatment, public health surveillance, and related matters.
Additionally, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development must update an existing strategic plan for cerebral palsy research.
What just happenedMar 30, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 29, 2022
- Mar 30, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 29, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 29, 2022IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E311)
- Mar 29, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 29, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House