United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 709 — 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.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

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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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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 709 do?
Recognizes the value of biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences; the challenges those industries face; and ways those challenges can be addressed.
Who sponsors HRES 709?
HRES 709 is sponsored by Juan Vargas (D).
What is the current status of HRES 709?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 709?
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