To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program for the conduct and support of research, training, and health information dissemination with respect to environmental risk factors of neurodegenerative diseases, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7779

119th Congress

To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program for the conduct and support of research, training, and health information dissemination with respect to environmental risk factors of neurodegenerative diseases, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Suhas Subramanyam

D - VA

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Summary

This bill would create a new federal program focused on studying how environmental factors—like air pollution, pesticides, and industrial chemicals—may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research, train scientists and healthcare workers, and share findings with the public about environmental triggers that might increase the risk of these devastating brain diseases.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program for the conduct and support of research, training, and health information dissemination with respect to environmental risk factors of neurodegenerative diseases, and for other purposes.

This bill would create a new federal program focused on studying how environmental factors—like air pollution, pesticides, and industrial chemicals—may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. It directs the Department of Health and Human

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This bill would create a new federal program focused on studying how environmental factors—like air pollution, pesticides, and industrial chemicals—may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research, train scientists and healthcare workers, and share findings with the public about environmental triggers that might increase the risk of these devastating brain diseases.

Bill Number: 7779
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program for the conduct and support of research, training, and health information dissemination with respect to environmental risk factors of neurodegenerative diseases, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7779
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would create a new federal program focused on studying how environmental factors—like air pollution, pesticides, and industrial chemicals—may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research, train scient

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new federal program focused on studying how environmental factors—like air pollution, pesticides, and industrial chemicals—may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research, train scientists and healthcare workers, and share findings with the public about environmental triggers that might increase the risk of these devastating brain diseases.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a dedicated research program to investigate environmental causes of neurodegenerative diseases, filling a critical gap in our understanding of conditions that affect millions of Americans
Funds training programs for researchers and healthcare professionals to better identify and study environmental risk factors in communities
Requires the government to share research findings with the public, helping families and communities make informed decisions about environmental health risks
Addresses growing concerns about the connection between environmental exposures and rising rates of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and similar diseases
Could lead to prevention strategies and policy changes that protect communities from harmful environmental exposures

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would benefit the approximately 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and millions more affected by other neurodegenerative diseases, along with their families and caregivers. By focusing on environmental risk factors, the bill could help identify preventable causes of these conditions, potentially leading to new public health guidelines, workplace safety standards, and community protections that reduce exposure to harmful substances before disease develops.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7779, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program for the conduct and support of research, training, and health information dissemination with respect to environmental risk factors of neurodegenerative diseases, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7779

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