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House Bill 2077
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Global Brain Health Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 3, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 3, 2019
Latest Action
Apr 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2077
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Chris Smith
New Jersey
Democrat
Karen Bass
California
Democrat
Yvette Clarke
New York
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Global Brain Health Act of 2019

This bill establishes programs to provide international support to address (1) autism spectrum disorders (ASD); (2) hydrocephalus (i.e., the accumulation of fluid in the brain commonly occurring in infants and young children); and (3) Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

Specifically, the U.S. Agency for International Development must establish the Global Autism Assistance Program to (1) support local service providers and advocacy groups focused on ASD in developing countries and (2) train parents and teachers who work with children with ASD.

In addition, the President is authorized to provide foreign assistance to (1) support hospitals treating hydrocephalus in developing countries, (2) establish at least 20 hydrocephalus treatment centers, and (3) develop surgeon training programs.

Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must collaborate with the World Health Organization to establish a Global Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Action Plan to (1) conduct clinical research, (2) raise public awareness, and (3) support prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
April 3, 2019
Actions (3)
04/04/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/03/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:22 PM
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