S. 2912 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2016
S. 2912 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 10, 2016, sponsored by Ron Johnson with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 10, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2016 This bill bars the federal government from prohibiting or restricting the production, manufacture, distribution, prescribing, or dispensing of an experimental drug, biological product, or device that is: (1) intended to treat a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness; and (2) authorized by, and in accordance with, state law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Johnson (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 40 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2016
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. (Sep 22, 2016)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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