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CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2027| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2021
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4583
CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2020
Jun 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4583
    CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2020


  • June 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3679: Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
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CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2027| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4583
CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2020
Jun 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4583
    CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2020


  • June 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3679: Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchNeurological disordersResearch administration and funding