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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.
People & committees
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · R–FL
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 118-66.
Became Public Law No: 118-66.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3897)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3897)
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 9 (Roll no. 724). (text: 12/13/2023 CR H6916-6917)
House roll call 724 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 9 (Roll no. 724). (text: 12/13/2023 CR H6916-6917)
House roll call 724 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6962-6963)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2365.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6916-6921)
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-313.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-313.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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