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S.1052: BENEFIT Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 11, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - Aug. 4, 2017
- Engrossed in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - May 4, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Better Empowerment Now to Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2017 or the BENEFIT Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider patient-focused drug development data, such as patient preferences,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 11, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4788) |
| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4787-4788) |
| May 4, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) |