S.204: Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced Jan. 24, 2017
Latest Major Action May 30, 2018
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Bill Sponsor

Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)

Bill Cosponsors

46 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 43 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in House - Aug. 4, 2017
Engrossed in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
Introduced in Senate - Jan. 24, 2017

When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov

Week Ending	Rank
June 10, 2018	10th
June 3, 2018	2nd

Bill Summary

Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 (Sec.2)This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt, from specified requirements and restrictions under that Act and other laws, the provision of certain unapproved, investigational drugs to a terminally ill patient who has exhausted approved treatment options and is unable to participate in a clinical trial involving the...

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Statement of Administration Policy

The administration supports this legislation and has recommended the president sign it.

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What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 53 statements associated with S.204.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 30, 2018	Became Public Law No: 115-176.
May 30, 2018	Signed by President.
May 24, 2018	Presented to President.
May 22, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2018	Vote in the House On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 - 169 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4355-4356)
May 22, 2018	Vote in the House On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 231 (Roll no. 213).
May 22, 2018	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 22, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike everything after section 1 and insert a completely new text.
May 22, 2018	Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H4363)
May 22, 2018	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 22, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 204.
May 22, 2018	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
May 22, 2018	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. (consideration: CR H4355-4366)
May 21, 2018	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 905 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
Aug. 11, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug. 4, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug. 4, 2017	Received in the House.
Aug. 3, 2017	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug. 3, 2017	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug. 3, 2017	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4788-4789)
Aug. 3, 2017	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan. 24, 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 24, 2017	Introduced in the Senate by Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)

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Became Public Law No: 115-176.

Signed by President.

Vote in the House

Vote in the House

Passed the Senate

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced in the Senate by Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)