John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2021
Mar 18, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 1117
Became law: Mar 18, 2022
Mar 18, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 1117
Became law: Mar 18, 2022
Summary
Allows more schools and research centers to get money to study why some groups of people are sicker than others.
What problem does this solve?
Some experienced research centers lost access to special funding when their official 'center of excellence' title ended. This law allows both current and former centers to receive money for research on minority health issues, ensuring their work can continue.
What does this law do?
Expands eligibility for research endowments
Allows the Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to provide research funding to both current and former centers of excellence.
Who does this affect?
- Medical research institutions
- Health disparity researchers
- Minority communities
What is the real world impact?
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Supports long-term health research
Ensures that experienced research institutions can continue to receive funding for studying minority health disparities, even if their official 'center of excellence' designation has expired. This helps maintain valuable research programs and expertise.
When does this start?
This law takes effect immediately, starting on March 18, 2022.