Bill > HR1280

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out a program of research related to cerebral palsy. Key provisions include funding research on diagnosis, treatment, and factors that may mitigate the prevalence of cerebral palsy, as well as public health surveillance and education and training for health professionals and the public. The bill also authorizes $5 million per fiscal year from 2024 to 2029 to support these research activities. Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability affecting over 1 million Americans, often with additional developmental disabilities, and the bill aims to address the lack of consensus on best practices and the significant lifetime costs associated with the condition.