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House vote: S. 2076 // December 19, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass

BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-ME)

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2024 and revise grant programs regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Among other changes, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must support: (1) the establishment of regional centers that address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as through public awareness campaigns; and (2) data collection on the incidence and prevalence of such conditions. (Sec. 3) HHS must also award cooperative agreements to health departments for the purpose of addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as through reducing cognitive decline and helping caregivers.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

361 votes, representing 210,099,123 people83.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 1,806,525 people0.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 16.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon36183.0%
NayLost30.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken016.3%