Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024

Bill 118 s 3775, also known as the Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act, which was originally passed in 2018.

The main goal of this legislation is to improve the nation's response to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia by enhancing research, education, and support services. The bill seeks to increase funding for research into the causes and potential treatments for Alzheimer's, as well as improve access to care and support services for individuals living with the disease and their caregivers.

Specifically, the Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes provisions to expand the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act to include additional resources for public health agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations. It also aims to increase awareness and education about Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as improve data collection and reporting on the prevalence and impact of these diseases. Overall, this bill represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing public health crisis of Alzheimer's and dementia in the United States. By reauthorizing and strengthening the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act, lawmakers hope to make significant progress in improving the lives of those affected by these devastating diseases.