H.R. 6 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
21st Century Cures Act
H.R. 6 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on May 19, 2015, sponsored by Fred Upton with 230 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
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 19, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 230
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
21st Century Cures Act (Sec. 2) The NIH and Cures Innovation Fund is established and funds are appropriated: (1) for biomedical research, including high-risk, high-reward research and research conducted by early stage investigators; (2) to develop and implement a strategic plan for biomedical research; and (3) to carry out specified provisions of this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fred Upton (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 121 Democrats, 109 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2015
- Passed the HouseJul 10, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 13, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 10, 2015 · Passed344–77
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 10, 2015
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 10, 2015
- 21st Century Cures ActHouse · Jul 10, 2015
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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