Bills · HR 2178
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2178Health
Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because cerebral palsy affects over a million Americans, yet in most cases, the cause remains unknown. This lack of understanding makes effective prevention and early intervention difficult, contributing to significant lifetime care costs for individuals and families, estimated to be billions of dollars annually.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a sustained, dedicated federal effort to fill these knowledge gaps, potentially leading to breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and even prevention. Without this bill, research into cerebral palsy might continue at current levels, which could mean slower progress in finding better ways to manage or cure the condition, and continued high costs and challenges for affected individuals and their families.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a dedicated Cerebral Palsy Research program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This creates a focused and sustained federal effort to study cerebral palsy, rather than fragmented or inconsistent research.
PROVISION 02
Directs research into specific areas like diagnosis, treatment, prevention factors, and the health care and societal costs of cerebral palsy.
This ensures that the research targets critical aspects of the condition that could lead to improved outcomes and reduced burdens.
PROVISION 03
Requires the program to conduct public health surveillance and provide education and training for health professionals and the public.
This provision ensures that data is collected to understand the scope of the problem and that new knowledge is shared broadly to improve care and awareness.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $5,000,000 to be appropriated for the program for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
This provides specific funding to carry out the research and related activities for a defined period.
PROVISION 05
Mandates evaluation of the program's activities to determine effectiveness, including impacts on various demographic populations.
This ensures accountability and allows for adjustments to be made to make the program more effective over time.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
58
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 6 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2178
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2178Health
Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
8
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