Research relating to the delivery of stroke care

(a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the Secretary), in consultation with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, may conduct or support research relating to the delivery of stroke care, including research relating to— (1) inconsistencies in inpatient and pre-hospital care; (2) obstacles to stroke research participation and communication of research findings; (3) public education about stroke and stroke symptoms; (4) access to hyperacute and acute stroke care and quality stroke rehabilitation; (5) discrepancies in stroke rehabilitation referral patterns; (6) differences in the use of inpatient procedures; and (7) demographic variations in diagnostic procedures and secondary stroke prevention medication. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2032.