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HR 2295 99th Congress House Health Advisory bodies Brain research Federal advisory bodies Medical research Nervous system diseases

Parkinsons Disease Amelioration Act

Introduced: May 1, 1985 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 8, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
May 1, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 1, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Parkinsons Disease Amelioration Act - Establishes the Commission for the Amelioration of Parkinsonism Disease which shall: (1) conduct a study of the medical and social management of parkinsonism; (2) determine whether there is an appropriate balance between basic brain research and clinical research on parkinsonism and other ailments; (3) investigate and make recommendations concerning the proper roles of Federal, State, and local governments and public and private agencies in the research, prevention, and identification of Parkinson's disease and the treatment and rehabilitation of persons with Parkinson's disease; and (4) develop a national plan for the control of parkinsonism.

Sets forth operating and related provisions. Requires the Commission to make a final report to the President and each House of Congress within six months.

Terminates the Commission 30 days after submission of the final report.

What's happening now May 8, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1