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Parkinson's Research Act of 1997

Introduced: April 17, 1997 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Apr 29, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Apr 17, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 17, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E711)
Apr 17, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Parkinson's Research Act of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate a program in the National Institutes of Health to conduct and support research and training on Parkinson's disease. Requires: (1) the convening of a research planning conference at least every two years; (2) the awarding of Core Center Grants to encourage innovative multidisciplinary research and training on Parkinson's (designating each recipient as a Morris K. Udall Center for Research on Parkinson's Disease); and (3) a grant program to support investigators with a proven record who demonstrate potential for breakthroughs in understanding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of Parkinson's. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits using any amounts under this Act for any research or therapeutic application that uses human fetal tissue, cells, or organs obtained from a living or dead human embryo or fetus during or after an induced abortion.

What's happening now April 29, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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