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S.2641: Aidan's Law
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 3, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Aidan's Law This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require hospitals, child care centers, clinics, and similar institutions caring for infants who are 28 days or less of age to administer to such infants a test for adrenoleukodystrophy, a progressive genetic disease that can cause behavioral changes, seizures, and other neurological symptoms. To be eligible for funds under the Heritable Disorders Program, a state must establish...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 3, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |