YourVoice.Now Summary
The CDC would run a cerebral palsy research program — up to $5 million a year through 2031
The details
Most people would see no change in daily life. For families living with cerebral palsy, the CDC (the national public health agency) would have to run a research program on it. Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition that affects how people move. Congress's findings say it affects more than 1 million Americans. The research would look at the best ways to find and treat cerebral palsy. It would study what could make it less common. It would also measure what it costs families and society. The CDC would track cases and could pay outside groups through grants or contracts. It would also have to check whether the work helps, including for different groups of people. Congress would allow up to $5 million a year for budget years 2026 through 2031. The bill was introduced in the House in March 2025 and sent to the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Congressional Summary
Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a research program that addresses diagnosis and treatment, public health surveillance, and other aspects of cerebral palsy (a group of disorders caused by abnormal brain development or brain damage that affects an individual's ability to move and maintain balance and posture).
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-03-18
- Date Added
- 2026-10-15
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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