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Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

Introduced: June 1, 2021 See on congress.gov
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Jun 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 1, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to carry out data collection and expand other research activities on Tourette syndrome. This is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds.

Specifically, the NIH must develop a system to collect epidemiological data and information on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families.

In addition, the NIH must award various grants for research on Tourette syndrome, including to support Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.

The NIH must also designate a portion of its funding for Tourette syndrome programs and activities.

What's happening now June 2, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1