H.R. 2959 · 109th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lane Evans
- Introduced
- 2005-06-17
- Latest action
- 2005-06-23 · Provisions of This Measure Incorporated in H.R. 1220, Section 6.
Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans to designate, establish, and operate at selected Department of Veterans Affairs health-care facilities six centers for Parkinson's disease research, education, and clinical activities. Requires the Under Secretary for Health to establish a panel to assess the scientific and clinical merit of proposals submitted by a facility for the operation of such a center.