To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Bilirakis (for himself, Mr. Soto, Mr. Carter of Georgia, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes the national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program. Requires HHS report on activities to address lifelong needs of congenital heart disease patients.
Who Benefits and How
Congenital heart disease patients benefit from continued research and awareness programs. Adult CHD patients gain attention to lifelong care needs. Healthcare providers benefit from education initiatives.
Who Bears the Burden and How
HHS must produce report within 2 years. Federal taxpayers fund continued program.
Key Provisions
- Reauthorizes national CHD program
- Requires HHS report on CHD activities to Congress
- Assesses workforce capacity for adult CHD patients
- Addresses lifelong needs of CHD patients
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes congenital heart disease research and surveillance program
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Continue and enhance congenital heart disease programs"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of HHS
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