H.R. 623 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0
H.R. 623 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 28, 2021, sponsored by Jennifer Wexton with 110 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 110
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 a pediatric disease research initiative within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and requires the NIH to coordinate pediatric research activities to avoid duplicative efforts. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must report, within five years, to Congress about research funded through the initiative.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jennifer Wexton (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 72 Democrats, 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2021
- Passed the HouseJul 27, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 28, 2022)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Financial Services Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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