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.

# Summary of HR 7779 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7779 would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create a new program focused on studying how environmental factors contribute to neurodegenerative diseases—conditions like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and ALS that damage nerve cells over time. The program would support research into these environmental risk factors, train scientists and medical professionals in this field, and share health information with the public about preventing or managing these diseases. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This bill would primarily benefit patients with neurodegenerative diseases, researchers studying these conditions, and the general public.

By establishing a coordinated federal program, it aims to improve understanding of what environmental factors (such as exposure to pesticides, heavy metals, or other toxins) might trigger or worsen these diseases. The bill would also help educate healthcare providers and the public about prevention and awareness. **Current Status** HR 7779 was introduced by Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. No specific funding amount or additional details about program structure are provided in this bill summary.