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- H.R.1398
H.R.1398: Parkinson's Research Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 29, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (10 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Parkinson's Research Act of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate a program in the National Institutes of Health to conduct and support research and training on Parkinson's disease. Requires: (1) the convening of a research planning conference at least every two years; (2) the awarding of Core Center Grants to encourage innovative multidisciplinary research and training on Parkinson's (designating each recipient as a Morris K....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| April 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |