S. 204 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017
S. 204 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Ron Johnson with 46 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-176
What it does
Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 (Sec.2)This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt, from specified requirements and restrictions under that Act and other laws, the provision of certain unapproved, investigational drugs to a terminally ill patient who has exhausted approved treatment options and is unable to participate in a clinical trial in…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Johnson (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 43 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 22, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMay 24, 2018
- Became lawMay 30, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-176. (May 30, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 22, 2018 · Passed250–169 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · May 22, 2018 · Failed187–231
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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