US HCR120 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-3)
Status: Introduced on April 24 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-04-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 24 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-04-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expresses support for: (1) the groundbreaking national goal of preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025 and the other goals of the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, and (2) increased assistance for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers and families. Finds that basic science, medical research, and therapy development are necessary for reaching that goal and identifying a definitive cure. Calls for further public awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's. Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with Alzheimer's.
Title
Supporting the goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025, as articulated in the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Sponsors
Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] |
Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY] | Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Frank LoBiondo [R-NJ] |
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Nick Rahall [D-WV] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] |
Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] | Rep. Edolphus Towns [D-NY] | Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-04-26 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2012-04-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
SR434 (Same As) 2012-04-24 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2659)
Subjects
Aging
Health
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders
Public-private cooperation
Health
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders
Public-private cooperation
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/120/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hconres120/BILLS-112hconres120ih.pdf |