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US S864Ellie Helton, Lisa Colagrossi, Teresa Anne Lawrence, and Jennifer Sedney Focused Research Act Ellie’s Law
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Introduced
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for further comprehensive research at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke on unruptured intracranial aneurysms. This bill authorizes appropriations for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to conduct or support research on unruptured brain aneurysms in a patient population diversified by age, sex, and race.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Ellie Helton, Lisa Colagrossi, Teresa Anne Lawrence, and Jennifer Sedney Focused Research Act or Ellie's Law, authorizes appropriations of $5 million per year from 2020 to 2024 for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to conduct or support further comprehensive research on unruptured brain aneurysms, focusing on a more diverse patient population. The bill highlights the prevalence of brain aneurysms in the United States and the high societal cost, and provides the stories of four individuals who have been impacted by this condition. The goal is to expand the understanding and treatment of unruptured brain aneurysms through additional research.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/864/all-info | 03/26/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s864/BILLS-116s864is.pdf | 04/05/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s864/BILLS-116s864is.pdf.pdf | 04/05/2019 |
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