House to Vote Today on Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act (S 2076)

The Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act (S 2076) will be voted on today. The measure will be managed by Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) or his designee. The Democratic manager will be Rep. Pallone (D-N.J.) or his designee. The Senate passed the bill by voice vote on Dec. 12. This bill establishes Alzheimer's disease and related dementia public health centers of excellence and converts an existing demonstration program that addresses dementia into a program of cooperative agreements between the federal government and health departments that address dementia by reducing cognitive decline and meeting the needs of caregivers. The measure authorizes $20 million for these projects for each of fiscal years 2020-24. Under the bill, HHS is required to give preference to applicants that focus on addressing health disparities, including populations and areas with the highest prevalence of dementia. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the bill would increase spending by $20 million per year for fiscal years 2020-24.