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BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024
This act reauthorizes through FY2029 several programs that are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services to support research and resources related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Specifically, the act reauthorizes (1) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through education, early detection, caregiver support, and other avenues; (2) regional centers that raise awareness and support research regarding these conditions; and (3) data collection on the incidence and prevalence of these conditions.
People & committees
Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] · R–KY
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 118-142.
Became Public Law No: 118-142.
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 S6696)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6696)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5295)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5295)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7218.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5295-5296)
Mrs. Miller-Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 428.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-515.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-515.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
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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