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Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015

Introduced: November 5, 2015 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov

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Nov 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Nov 5, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Nov 5, 2015

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to replace the authorization for a National Congenital Heart Disease Surveillance System with a requirement for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure, and plan and implement a public outreach and education campaign. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.)

The CDC must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct: (1) a cohort study of congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes; and (2) an awareness, outreach, and education campaign regarding congenital heart disease.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute must report on its ongoing research efforts regarding congenital heart disease, future plans for such research, and areas of greatest need for such research.

What's happening now November 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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