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H.R. 4657 (97th)

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act

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Introduced

1 October 1981

Last action

2 October 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Fiedler, Bobbi [R-CA-21], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Washington, Harold [D-IL-1], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5]

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, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the President's Committee on Mental Retardation, and other concerned organizations, 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. 1 October 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 October 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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