H.R. 6556 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0
H.R. 6556 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 17, 2020, sponsored by Jennifer Wexton with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 17, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 This bill directs certain penalties assessed by the Securities Exchange Commission against pharmaceutical companies for specified violations to the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund, an existing fund that supports pediatric disease research.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jennifer Wexton (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 17, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of s (Apr 17, 2020)
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