H.Con.Res. 192 · 110th Congress

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorder dysnia.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-07-25
Latest action
2007-07-25 · Introduced in House

Summary

Urges the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take a leadership role in the fight against the neurological disorder dystonia.

Calls for: (1) increased funding for basic biomedical research for dystonia and other neurological disorders through NIH; (2) additional research to identify an accurate diagnostic test for dystonia and an epidemiological study to determine the frequency of the disease; (3) improved patient access to safe and effective dystonia therapies; and (4) increased public awareness and professional education regarding dystonia through partnerships between the government and patient advocacy organizations.