House Bills - 110th Congress

H. R. 6203 —The Cure and Understanding through Research for Alzheimer’s Act of 2008

On June 5, 2008, Representative Linda Sanchez (D-CA) introduced H.R. 6203, the Cure and Understanding through Research for Alzheimer’s Act of 2008. H.R. 6203 would require the NIH director to ensure sufficient resources for activities relating to Alzheimer’s disease and the Hispanic community by (1)increasing efforts in epidemiological work in Hispanic communities; (2) allocating resources to NIA’s Alzheimer’s disease research centers to increase participation of Hispanics and other underserved minorities in research and clinical trials; and (3) supporting the conduct of social, behavioral, and health services research to help understand the underlying reasons why Hispanic individuals delay diagnosis and underutilize services. In addition, the bill would require the NIH Director to expand and intensify efforts to educate communities about the importance of research relating to Alzheimer’s disease. H.R. 6203 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.