H.R. 6164 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006
H.R. 6164 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 2006, sponsored by Joe Barton with 14 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 109-482
What it does
National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006 - Title I: NIH Reform - (Sec. 101) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and reorganize the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including by: (1) renaming NIH agencies as national research institutes or national centers; (2) establishing a Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (the Division); and (3) placing specified offices within…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Barton (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2007
- Became lawJan 15, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-482. (Jan 15, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 26, 2006 · Passed414–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- National Institutes of Health Reform ActHouse · Sep 26, 2006
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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