H.R. 7180 · 117th Congress

Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID–19 Cognitive Research Act

Introduced on Mar 21, 2022 by Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH-16). 9 cosponsors, 5 of them from another party. Latest action (Jul 27, 2022): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 21, 2022
Cosponsors
9
5 from the other party
Policy area
Health
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on the disruption of regular cognitive processes associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Child health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health information and medical records
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medical research
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Mental health
  • Minority health
  • Neurological disorders
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Research administration and funding
  • Rural conditions and development

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jul 26, 2022). Public domain.

Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Cognitive Research Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to eligible entities, including through the RAPID funding mechanism, to support interdisciplinary research on the disruption of regular cognitive processes associated with both short-term and long-term COVID-19 infections, including with respect to children and adolescents.

No later than 45 days after the enactment of this bill, the NSF shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and produce a report on the disruption of cognitive processes associated with COVID-19 infection.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Anthony GonzalezR-OH-16Sponsor

Democrats · 5

Republicans · 4

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Jul 26, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 350–69

History

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  1. Mar 21, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Mar 21, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Mar 21, 2022 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  4. May 17, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. May 17, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  6. Jun 15, 2022Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-371.
  7. Jun 15, 2022 · HouseReported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-371.
  8. Jun 15, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.
  9. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseMr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7101-7103)
  11. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7180.
  12. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  13. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7144-7145)
  14. Jul 26, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 69 (Roll no. 391).(text: CR H7101)House · Roll call 391
  15. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 69 (Roll no. 391). (text: CR H7101)House · Roll call 391
  16. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  17. Jul 27, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.