HR 1188 · 110th Congress · Health

Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Research, Cure, and Care Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-02-16· Sponsored by Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E457)(2007-03-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Research, Cure, and Care Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to expand and intensify research and related NIH activities with respect to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to conduct or support research to expand understanding of the causes of, and to find a cure for, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to establish a national psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patient registry. Directs the Secretary to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements to develop, implement, and manage a system for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patient data collection and analysis; (2) ensure the collection and analysis of longitudinal data related to individuals of all ages; (3) convene a summit on current federal activities to conduct or support research, treatment, education, and quality-of-life activities with respect to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis; and (4) e…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans