Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Cohen
Introduced
Summary
Creates a CDC-led cerebral palsy research program to fund research, surveillance, education, and training aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would carry out the program through the CDC director and may conduct work directly or award grants and contracts, while providing technical assistance to public and nonprofit partners. Research would identify promising diagnostic and treatment avenues, factors that might reduce cerebral palsy prevalence, and the health-care and societal costs, and activities must be evaluated for effectiveness across demographic groups. *Authorizes $5.0 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2031, increasing federal spending by $5.0 million annually through 2031.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New research program on cerebral palsy
This bill would create a federal research program on cerebral palsy at Health and Human Services, run through the CDC. It could fund studies on diagnosis and treatment, what lowers risk, and the health and social costs. It would also support public health tracking and education and training for doctors and the public. The CDC could give grants, contracts, and technical help to public and nonprofit groups. The program would be reviewed for how well it works, including effects across different demographic groups. It would authorize $5 million each year for fiscal years 2026 through 2031, starting upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cohen
TN • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 3/18/2025
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
MO • D
Sponsored 3/18/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 3/18/2025
Johnson (GA)
GA • D
Sponsored 3/21/2025
LaHood
IL • R
Sponsored 8/1/2025
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/23/2026
Sewell
AL • D
Sponsored 4/23/2026
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/23/2026
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