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H.R. 2857

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Interagency Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, and for other purposes.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Interagency Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease.

States that such Task Force shall: (1) coordinate and review Federal programs relating to Alzheimer's disease; (2) develop public awareness of such disease; and (3) develop a plan to be carried out by the Secretary for increased research activities relating to such disease, especially increased basic science research.

Requires a report to Congress, the Secretary, and to the National Institutes of Health within 18 months. Terminates such Task Force 90 days after it submits such report.

Authorizes FY 1984 appropriations.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2](R-ME)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House