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- H.R.1946
H.R.1946: Missed Opportunities Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 7, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 5, 2017
Bill Summary
Missed Opportunities Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to report the total number of research funding requests under review during each fiscal year and the number of requests granted, pending at the end of the year, and denied. Of the requests that remained pending or were denied, the NIH must identify the requests with the greatest potential for improving public health.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 5, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |