A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the authorities under that Act relating to the National Institutes of Health and National Research Institutes, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2409 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on May 7, 1985, sponsored by Henry A. Waxman. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: May 7, 1985
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 99-158

Sponsor

Henry A. Waxman (D-CA)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 7, 1985
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 20, 1985

Every roll call vote on this bill

To adopt the conference report on H R 2409 national institute of health authorizations. The adoption of this…House · Oct 23, 1985
To approve H R 2409 health research extension act, a bill that extends funding for certain types research…House · Nov 12, 1985
To approve H R 2409, a bill that extends funding for research activities at the national institutes of health.Senate · Nov 20, 1985

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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