House Bill 1131
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1131
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2019
This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate NIH research on Tourette syndrome.
The NIH must (1) develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiological information and data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families; (2) support Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome to conduct basic and clinical research; (3) award grants for research on Tourette syndrome symptoms and treatment options for particular patient subpopulations; and (4) designate funding to carry out Tourette syndrome programs and activities.
February 8, 2019
02/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:03:00 PM