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S.640: American Cures Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 15, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 15, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 15, 2017
Bill Summary
American Cures Act This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require certain adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2021 to accommodate increases in appropriations for agencies that perform biomedical research. Adjustments are required for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense health program, and the Department of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1843-1844)
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| March 15, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |