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HR 5453 115th Congress House

Aidan's Law

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act, in relation to requiring adrenoleukodystrophy screening of newborns.

Introduced: April 10, 2018 Introduced by: Clarke, Yvette D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Health Advisory bodiesChild healthHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disorders
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Medical tests and diagnostic methodsNeurological disorders
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 10, 2018
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Aidan's Law

This bill authorizes newborn screenings for adrenoleukodystrophy (also known as ALD), which is a hereditary condition that damages the insulating membrane of nerve cells in the brain. The bill authorizes hospitals, child care centers, clinics, and similar institutions to test newborns for ALD in accordance with state protocols; such protocols must be approved by the Discretionary Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2022 the heritable disorders screening program for newborns and children that is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5453: Aidan's Law. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5453/
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