Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:01 PMSummary of Bill HR 3679
Bill 117 HR 3679, also known as the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021, aims to support research efforts focused on Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations known as tics.The bill seeks to establish a collaborative research network that will bring together researchers, healthcare providers, and individuals with Tourette Syndrome to advance understanding of the disorder and develop more effective treatments. This network will be coordinated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and will prioritize research that addresses the needs of individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a Tourette Syndrome Registry to collect data on individuals with the disorder, which will help researchers better understand the prevalence, course, and impact of Tourette Syndrome. This registry will also facilitate the recruitment of participants for clinical trials and other research studies. Overall, the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021 aims to improve the lives of individuals with Tourette Syndrome by supporting research that will lead to better treatments and ultimately a cure for this complex neurological disorder.
Congressional Summary of HR 3679
Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to carry out data collection and expand other research activities on Tourette syndrome. This is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds.
Specifically, the NIH must develop a system to collect epidemiological data and information on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families.
In addition, the NIH must award various grants for research on Tourette syndrome, including to support Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.
The NIH must also designate a portion of its funding for Tourette syndrome programs and activities.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 3679
Bill HR 3679 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3679 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3679's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 2, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3679
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3679
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Government information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchNeurological disordersResearch administration and fundingAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3679
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021Comments
Most relevant
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3679
Latest Bills
NORRA of 2025
Bill HR 1526March 28, 2025
Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Bill S 546March 28, 2025
NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Bill HR 1766March 28, 2025
Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act
Bill HR 998March 28, 2025
Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
Bill HR 1937March 28, 2025
Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act
Bill HR 1152March 28, 2025
SAFE Act of 2025
Bill S 775March 28, 2025
SAFE Act of 2025
Bill HR 1661March 28, 2025
Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act
Bill HR 1858March 28, 2025
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Bill HR 1813March 28, 2025
CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
Bill S 2027December 31, 2022