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National Commission on Down Syndrome Act

Introduced: February 22, 1983 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 22, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 22, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Down Syndrome to formulate a long-range plan for the study, prevention, and treatment of Down Syndrome.

Requires a final report to the President and the Congress within 12 months after the Commission is organized. Requires the Secretary to submit a related budget analysis to specified congressional committees. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report.

Authorizes specified appropriations.

What's happening now February 25, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Apr 13, 1983
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 22, 1983
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 22, 1983
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1584: National Commission on Down Syndrome Act. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1584/
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"H.R. 1584: National Commission on Down Syndrome Act." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1584/.
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H.R. 1584, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1584/.
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