Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
118th Congress: House Bill No. 2365
Introduced on March 29, 2023
Latest action on May 30, 2024
Goals
Synopsis
department of health and human services must implement and update a national plan for parkinson's disease, enhancing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care, and annual assessments of preparedness
creates council advising department of health and human services on parkinson's disease prevention and treatment, with federal and nonfederal stakeholders contributing recommendations
Sponsors
Summary
Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson's Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a project to address Parkinson's disease (a progressive brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements) and related conditions.
Among other components of the project, HHS must (1) implement and periodically update a national plan to coordinate and guide efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure the disease; and (2) improve the care of those with the disease. HHS must also annually assess the preparations for and response to the increased burden of Parkinson's disease.
In addition, the bill establishes a council, comprised of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, to advise HHS on and make recommendations concerning the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease.
The provisions of the bill terminate at the end of calendar year 2035.