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H.Res. 709 (113th)

Recognizing the importance of transformative breakthroughs in biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences in the diagnosis, management, curing, and treatment of illness and the existence of a ''Valley of Death'' in biotechnology and life sciences funding that stifles innovation and impedes translational medical research.

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Introduced

31 July 2014

Last action

1 August 2014 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 January 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Recognizes the value of biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences; the challenges those industries face; and ways those challenges can be addressed.

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Timeline

  1. 31 July 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 August 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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