CDC would study cerebral palsy diagnosis, treatment, and lifelong effects

Federal health officials, acting through the CDC, would run a cerebral palsy research program. Research would cover diagnosis, treatment, ways to reduce how common cerebral palsy is, costs, and public health tracking. It would also support education about the condition. Officials could conduct the work directly or through grants or contracts. They could also offer research assistance to public organizations and private nonprofits.

Congress would authorize $5 million a year for the research program. The money would support the research program, related assistance, and evaluations. An authorization permits future funding but does not itself provide the money. The authorization would cover each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031.