BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act became law 420 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 113 words.
Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act or the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2024 and revise grant programs regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Among other changes, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must support: (1) the establishment of regional centers that address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as through public awareness campaigns; and (2) data collection on the incidence and prevalence of such conditions.
(Sec. 3) HHS must also award cooperative agreements to health departments for the purpose of addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as through reducing cognitive decline and helping caregivers.
- Committees
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Policy area
- Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 10 of 252 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 2,352 words
- Subjects
- AgingHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHospital care +3 more
- Latest action
- Dec 31, 2018: Became Public Law No: 115-406.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 115th H.R. 4256 BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act R · Introduced