NAPA Reauthorization Act

Bill: 117-hr-7775
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2022-05-13
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies

Aging

Health promotion and preventive care

Neurological disorders
Latest action: action_date: 2022-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-05-13
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>NAPA Reauthorization Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>In particular, the bill incorporates a focus on promoting healthy aging and reducing risk factors associated with cognitive decline.</p> <p>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).</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7775 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2022 Mr. Tonko (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL 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 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and coordination of and inserting 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 and inserting a semicolon; (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, after Nation's progress ; and (B) by inserting , including consideration of public-private collaborations, as appropriate before the period; (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 and inserting 3 researchers ; and (bb) by striking ; and and inserting , 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 ; 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 and inserting annual evaluations ; and (II) by striking research, clinical and inserting 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 ; and (II) in clause (ii), by inserting and reduce disparities before the semicolon; and (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking annually thereafter, an evaluation and inserting annual evaluations ; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking 2025 and inserting 2035 ; (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting and reduce disparities before the semicolon; and (5) in subsection (h), by striking 2025 and inserting 2035 .