S 1537 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.

Introduced 2005-07-28· Sponsored by Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.(2006-05-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate, establish, and operate at selected Department of Veterans Affairs health-care facilities: (1) at least six centers for Parkinson's disease research, education, and clinical activities; and (2) at least two Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence. Requires the Under Secretary for Health to: (1) assure appropriate geographical distribution of such facilities; and (2) establish a panel to assess the scientific and clinical merit of proposals submitted by a facility for the establishment of such a center.…

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Cosponsors (11)

10 Democrats1 Republican