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H.R. 3550 (109th)

Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Disease Research Act Amendments of 2005

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Introduced

28 July 2005

Last action

5 August 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24]

Subjects

Healthcare, Budget

Source updated

15 August 2025

Healthcare · Budget

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Summary

Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Disease Research Act Amendments of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise provisions regarding a research planning conference required to be convened by the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to require such conference to: (1) investigate Parkinson's research funded by NIH; and (2) identify shortcomings and opportunities for more effective treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease. Requires the result of each conference to be included in a research investment plan that also: (1) provides for measurable results with the goals of better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease determining the allocation of research dollars; (2) includes an outline of how to fully utilize the Udall Center program; and (3) includes a budget and implementation strategy. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure adequate funding to carry out activities described in the investment plan. Requires the Director to ensure funding for an additional Morris K. Udall research center to coordinate activities conducted by, and manage the interdisciplinary efforts of, the other centers. Requires each research center to ensure that there is a significant clinical component and ongoing basic research. Requires the Director to establish an application review process for grants to fund such research centers. Directs (currently, allows) the Director to award grants to support qualified investigators with potential for significant future Parkinson's disease breakthroughs. Requires the Director to investigate and report to Congress on the incidence of Parkinson's disease.

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Timeline

  1. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 August 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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