To reauthorize the congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes congenital heart disease programs at CDC with new requirements for a workshop on adult patients, workforce capacity assessment for CHD providers, and collaboration across federal agencies.
Who Benefits and How
Adult congenital heart disease patients gain research focus on lifelong needs. Healthcare providers benefit from workforce development strategies. Patients benefit from expanded fellowship training and regional care centers.
Who Bears the Burden and How
HHS Secretary must convene workshop within one year. CDC, NIH, and HRSA must coordinate on implementation. Health insurance providers and accrediting organizations participate in workshop.
Key Provisions
- Workshop on adult patients living with congenital heart disease
- Assesses long-term health outcomes, quality of life, and mental health
- Evaluates workforce capacity and fellowship training options
- Report due 3 years after enactment
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 adds focus on adult patients and workforce capacity
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand CHD focus to address growing adult patient population"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of HHS
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