H.R. 34 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
21st Century Cures Act
H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 6, 2015, sponsored by Suzanne Bonamici with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-255
What it does
21st Century Cures Act DIVISION A--21ST CENTURY CURES 21st Century Cures Act TITLE I--INNOVATION PROJECTS AND STATE RESPONSES TO OPIOID ABUSE (Sec. 1001) This bill provides funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Innovation Projects, which include the Precision Medicine Initiative and the BRAIN Initiative. The NIH must submit a work plan to Congress that describes and justifies the projects. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2015
- Passed the HouseJan 7, 2015
- Passed the SenateOct 6, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 8, 2016
- Became lawDec 13, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-255. (Dec 13, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On the Motion
Senate · Dec 7, 2016 · Motion Agreed to94–5 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Dec 5, 2016 · Cloture Motion Agreed to85–13 - On Concurring in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
House · Nov 30, 2016 · Passed392–26
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
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