H.R. 878 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Right to Try Act of 2017
H.R. 878 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 6, 2017, sponsored by Andy Biggs with 89 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 89
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Right to Try Act of 2017 This bill requires the federal government to allow unrestricted manufacturing, distribution, prescribing, and dispensing of experimental drugs, biological products, and medical devices that are: (1) intended to treat a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and (2) authorized by state law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andy Biggs (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 85 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Mar 2, 2017)
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- S. 652: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017
- S. 920: National Clinical Care Commission Act
- H.R. 304: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017
- H.R. 4374: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize additional emergency uses for…
- H.R. 3759: RAISE Family Caregivers Act
- S. 204: Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017
- S. 292: Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018
- H.R. 931: Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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