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NAPA Reauthorization Act: Extending Alzheimer's Research and Coordination

Original title: NAPA Reauthorization Act

May 24, 2024

Companion · S 133same policy, Senate version
Alzheimer's DiseasePublic HealthAgingFederal ResearchCognitive Health

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The Frame

What this does

The bill ensures the continuation of federal Alzheimer's research and coordination efforts for an additional decade, while mandating a new focus on reducing health disparities and promoting cognitive health behaviors.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Alzheimer's patients

The bill mandates the inclusion of an individual with an Alzheimer's diagnosis on the advisory council.

Federal agencies

The Department of Justice, FEMA, the Social Security Administration, and the Office of Management and Budget are required to appoint designees to the advisory council.

Clinical researchers

The bill increases the number of required researchers on the advisory council and specifies a need for expertise in diverse clinical trial recruitment.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 24, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) was originally signed into law in 2011 to create a national strategic plan to address the Alzheimer's crisis. context

Summary

This bill extends the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) through 2035 and expands the scope of federal research to include risk reduction and healthy aging. It also increases the size and diversity of the advisory council overseeing these efforts.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill ensures the continuation of federal Alzheimer's research and coordination efforts for an additional decade, while mandating a new focus on reducing health disparities and promoting cognitive health behaviors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this bill extend the National Alzheimer's Project?
The bill extends the project's authorization by 10 years, moving the expiration date from 2025 to 2035.
Who will be added to the advisory council under this bill?
The council will add s from the Department of Justice, FEMA, the Social Security Administration, the Office of Management and Budget, and an individual living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Does this bill change how the project is evaluated?
Yes, it changes the evaluation requirement from a one-time initial evaluation to annual evaluations.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Increased Focus on Health Equity

The bill explicitly adds requirements to 'reduce disparities' in research and evaluation, signaling a shift toward prioritizing equitable health outcomes.

Department of Health and Human Services

Connected Entities

organizationSocial Security Administration“Designee for project activities”Map →
organizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“Designee for project activities”Map →
bill_numberH.R. 619“The specific bill being considered”Map →
personSmith of New Jersey“Co-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives”Map →
personTonko“Lead sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives”Map →
organizationDepartment of Justice“Designee for project activities”Map →
organizationOffice of Management and Budget“Designee for project activities”Map →
organizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“Designee for project activities”Map →
bill_numberNational Alzheimer's Project Act“The Act being reauthorized”Map →
personWaters“Co-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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