House Passes Stroke Act
June 18, 2004 - The House of Representatives June 14 approved
the "Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act" (H.R.
3658), sending the bill to the Senate for consideration by the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. H.R. 3658 was
introduced by Reps. Chip Pickering (R-Miss.) and Lois Capps (D-Calif.),
and was approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee in March
[see Washington Highlights,
March 5]. The Senate companion bill (S.
1909), cosponsored by Sens. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Edward
Kennedy (D-Mass.), has 23 cosponsors but has not seen action.
The legislation creates public awareness programs on stroke prevention,
provides funding to implement stroke care systems, establishes a
data clearinghouse and authorizes health care professionals education
programs in stroke and traumatic injury treatment. It also provides
grants to the states to develop telehealth networks.
Information:
Erica Froyd, Director, Public Health and Research Legislative Affairs
AAMC Government Relations
efroyd@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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