HR 3359 · 108th Congress · Health

Prevention, Awareness, and Research Auto-Immune Disease Act

Introduced 2003-10-21· Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2003-10-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prevention, Awareness, and Research Auto-Immune Disease Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide grants through the Centers for Disease Control to conduct public and professional awareness activities regarding autoimmune diseases, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Provides grants through the Health Resources and Services Administration for the education of health care providers on potential links between autoimmune diseases and cognitive and mood disorders such as depression. Establishes a research program where qualified physicians agree to conduct research concerning autoimmune diseases in exchange for student loan repayment.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican