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CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2027

Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021 or the CARE 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.

Current Status of Bill S 2027

Bill S 2027 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2021. Bill S 2027 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 10, 2021.  Bill S 2027's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2027

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2027

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Government information and archives
- Health information and medical records
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medical research
- Neurological disorders
- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2027

A bill 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.
CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

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