Bold Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024

Floor Speech

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7218, the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act, sponsored by Health Subcommittee Chairman Guthrie and Representative Tonko.

This bipartisan legislation would reauthorize funding for State and local programs that support their public health efforts to address Alzheimer's dementia in their communities.

Approximately 6.9 million Americans ages 65 or older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. Given the impact Alzheimer's has on those suffering from the disease and their families, it is critical we reauthorize funding for the BOLD Act to continue efforts to address this disease.

In 2018, the original BOLD Act was signed into law, which directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to build an Alzheimer's public health infrastructure to address the disease across the country. Since then, State and local public health departments have been able to build out Alzheimer's programs that focus on increasing early detection and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention of avoidable hospitalizations, and supporting caregiving for dementia.

Now, thanks to the BOLD Act, our Nation has made significant strides in strengthening our Alzheimer's public health infrastructure. By passing this bill, we make a commitment to continue our progress in addressing Alzheimer's dementia.
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Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, this is a bill that is very important. We know how important it is to address Alzheimer's, so I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes,'' and I yield back the balance of my time.

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