H.R. 594 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2013
H.R. 594 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014), the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2013, became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2013, sponsored by Michael C. Burgess with 113 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 113
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 113-166
What it does
Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the muscular dystrophy research program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Expands the range of forms of muscular dystrophy included within the program. Requires the research conducted through Paul D.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014
Sponsor
Michael C. Burgess (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 68 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2013
- Passed the HouseJul 28, 2014
- Passed the SenateSep 18, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentSep 23, 2014
- Became lawSep 26, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-166. (Sep 26, 2014)
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