Proposal:NAPA Reauthorization Act

This proposal's bill was enacted into law, so the proposal is archived and closed to further debate. See the resulting project: Project:NAPA Reauthorization Act.

Bill	S 4203
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — enacted into law
Linked Project	Project:NAPA Reauthorization Act
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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).

Bill Title

NAPA Reauthorization Act

Linked Project

• Project:NAPA Reauthorization Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-05-12: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• 2022-05-12: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.