What does Preamble of Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research related to cerebral palsy, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize research related to cerebral palsy. The bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate this research program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong motor impairment in children, affecting over 1,000,000 Americans and 17,000,000 people worldwide. Approximately 10,000 babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy annually in the United States. Cerebral palsy disrupts a person's ability to move and perform various functions. In over 80% of cases, the cause of cerebral palsy remains unknown. Seventy-five percent of individuals with cerebral palsy have one or more additional developmental disabilities. Children with cerebral palsy are at a higher risk of mortality from illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. There is currently no consensus on best practices for managing cerebral palsy throughout a person's lifespan. The estimated lifetime care costs for individuals with cerebral palsy born in 2000 exceed $13.5 billion, with lost productivity and wages exceeding $35 billion.

What does CEREBRAL PALSY RESEARCH. of Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research related to cerebral palsy. The Secretary, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is tasked with carrying out this research program, potentially through grants or contracts. Research priorities include promising avenues for diagnosis and treatment, factors mitigating prevalence, and health care/societal costs. The program also includes public health surveillance and other research to educate health professionals and the public. The Secretary may provide technical assistance to public and nonprofit entities supporting this research. Evaluations of the program's effectiveness, including demographic impacts, are required. The section authorizes $5,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031.

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Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/18/2025 · Introduced: 3/18/2025

Author: Steve Cohen (D-TN)

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This bill authorizes a research program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focused on cerebral palsy, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
The legislation prioritizes research into factors affecting cerebral palsy prevalence, associated healthcare costs, and potential mitigation strategies.
It allocates $5,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2031 to fund this research program and related public health initiatives.

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