NAPA Reauthorization Act

To extend the National Alzheimer’s Project. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NAPA Reauthorization Act 2. Extension of project Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11225 (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and coordination of on, and coordination of, (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: (A) promotion of healthy aging and reduction of risk factors for Alzheimer's disease; ; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ; and (D) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) provide information on, and promote the adoption of, healthy behaviors that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promote and protect cognitive health; and ; (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by inserting , across public and private sectors, Nation's progress (B) by inserting , including consideration of public-private collaborations, as appropriate (3) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: (xi) A designee of the Department of Justice. (xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. (xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) in clause (v)— (aa) by striking 2 researchers 3 researchers (bb) by striking ; and , including at least one researcher with demonstrated experience in recruitment and retention of diverse cohorts of trial participants; (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period and inserting ; and (III) by adding at the end the following: (vii) an individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. ; (B) in paragraph (5)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking an initial evaluation annual evaluations (II) by striking research, clinical research, risk reduction, public health, clinical (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking initial (iii) in subparagraph (C)— (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking initial (II) in clause (ii), by inserting and reduce disparities (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking annually thereafter, an evaluation annual evaluations (C) in paragraph (6), by striking 2025 2035 (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting and reduce disparities (5) in subsection (h), by striking 2025 2035

Summary: NAPA Reauthorization Act This bill extends through 2035 and makes other changes to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, programs, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In particular, the bill incorporates a focus on promoting healthy aging and reducing risk factors associated with cognitive decline. The bill also expands the membership of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services to include (1) a researcher with experience recruiting and retaining diverse clinical trial participants, (2) an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and (3) representatives from additional federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget).