NAPA Reauthorization Act

6/11/2024, 4:14 PM

NAPA Reauthorization Act

This bill extends through 2035 and makes other changes to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, programs, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

In particular, the bill incorporates a focus on promoting healthy aging and reducing risk factors associated with cognitive decline.

The bill also expands the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services to include additional members, such as (1) a researcher with experience recruiting and retaining diverse clinical trial participants, (2) an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and (3) representatives from additional federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget).

Congress
118

Number
HR - 619

Introduced on
2023-01-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/24/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

NAPA Reauthorization Act

This bill extends through 2035 and makes other changes to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, programs, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

In particular, the bill incorporates a focus on promoting healthy aging and reducing risk factors associated with cognitive decline.

The bill also expands the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services to include additional members, such as (1) a researcher with experience recruiting and retaining diverse clinical trial participants, (2) an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and (3) representatives from additional federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget).

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo extend the National Alzheimer's Project.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Advisory bodies
Aging
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

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Latest Summary3/13/2023

NAPA Reauthorization Act

This bill extends through 2035 and makes other changes to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, programs, and other efforts to address Alzheimer'...


Latest Action5/24/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.