A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for programs for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of, and research in, Huntington's disease.
National Huntington's Disease Control Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for projects for the establishment and operation of Huntington's disease screening, treatment, and counseling programs.
Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for research in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Huntington's disease.
Directs the Secretary to carry out a program to develop information and educational materials relating to Huntington's disease and to disseminate such information and materials to persons providing health care and to the public in general.
Sets forth the requirements for applications for grants under this Act and the administration of such grants.
Directs the Secretary to establish a program within the Public Health Service to provide for voluntary Huntington's disease screening, counseling, and treatment.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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