CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

Summary

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

1. 10 June 2021

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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2. 10 June 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 10 June 2021 · Official file

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• Chris Van Hollen · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Murphy · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021
• related to ← CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2020