Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025

This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a comprehensive research program on cerebral palsy. Administered through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this program aims to address the significant impact of cerebral palsy, which affects over a million Americans and incurs substantial lifetime care and medical costs. The authorized research will focus on critical areas such as the most promising avenues for cerebral palsy diagnosis and treatment , factors that may mitigate its prevalence , and the health care and societal costs associated with the condition. It also includes provisions for public health surveillance and educational initiatives for health professionals and the general public, alongside technical assistance for research entities. To fund these efforts and ensure accountability, the bill mandates the evaluation of all research activities and authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 .