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H.R. 1584 (98th)

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act

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Introduced

22 February 1983

Last action

25 February 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Down Syndrome to formulate a long-range plan for the study, prevention, and treatment of Down Syndrome. Requires a final report to the President and the Congress within 12 months after the Commission is organized. Requires the Secretary to submit a related budget analysis to specified congressional committees. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report. Authorizes specified appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 22 February 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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