House Bill 1903
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1903
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Younger Onset Alzheimer's Act
This bill makes individuals with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease (i.e., individuals who experienced onset of the disease before age 60) eligible for certain federal grants and programs that support older adults. Under current law, these grants and programs serve only individuals 60 and older.
March 27, 2019
03/27/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
03/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:32:39 PM