Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 800 Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 800

Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise requirements for medical rehabilitation research.

The purpose of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) is revised to include coordination of research and research training.

The NCMRR must develop and periodically update a comprehensive research plan for medical rehabilitation research. Currently, this research plan is developed and updated by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

The NCMRR must: (1) annually report on progress in achieving the objectives, benchmarks, and guiding principles described in the research plan; and (2) develop guidelines governing the funding for medical rehabilitation research by the National Institutes of Health.

The Medical Rehabilitation Coordinating Committee must periodically host a scientific conference or workshop on medical rehabilitation research.

The Department of Health and Human Services must enter into interagency agreements to coordinate medical rehabilitation research.

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Current Status of Bill S 800

Bill S 800 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2015. Bill S 800 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2015. Bill S 800's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407. as of April 4, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 800

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 800

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Health

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Congressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDisability and paralysisHealth promotion and preventive careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical researchNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 800

Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH ActA bill to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health.Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH ActEnhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act

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