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HR 2295 99th Congress House

Parkinsons Disease Amelioration Act

Official title: A bill to establish a commission for the amelioration of Parkinsonism.

Introduced: February 25, 1986 See on congress.gov
Health Advisory bodiesBrain researchFederal advisory bodiesMedical researchNervous system diseases
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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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
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 Latest action May 8, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Feb 25, 1986
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2295: Parkinsons Disease Amelioration Act. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2295/
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