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Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
7/24/2024, 3:13 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2365
The main objective of the bill is to establish a comprehensive strategy to address the challenges faced by individuals living with Parkinson's disease. This includes improving access to care, increasing funding for research, and promoting education and awareness about the disease. The bill also aims to enhance coordination among federal agencies, healthcare providers, and advocacy organizations to ensure a unified approach to tackling Parkinson's.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a Parkinson's Disease Council, which will be responsible for developing and implementing the national plan. The council will consist of experts in the field of Parkinson's research, healthcare providers, and individuals living with the disease. Overall, the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by Parkinson's disease and ultimately work towards finding a cure. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing public health issue and highlights the importance of collaboration and innovation in the fight against Parkinson's.
Congressional Summary of HR 2365
Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson's Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a project to address Parkinson's disease (a progressive brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements) and related conditions.
Among other components of the project, HHS must (1) implement and periodically update a national plan to coordinate and guide efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure the disease; and (2) improve the care of those with the disease. HHS must also annually assess the preparations for and response to the increased burden of Parkinson's disease.
In addition, the bill establishes a council, comprised of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, to advise HHS on and make recommendations concerning the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease.
The provisions of the bill terminate at the end of calendar year 2035.





