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- H.R.5566
H.R.5566: FORWARD Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 12, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 13, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 12, 2021
Bill Summary
Finding Orphan-disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development Act of 2021 or the FORWARD Act of 2021 This bill establishes programs to support research on endemic fungal diseases and the development of antifungal drugs, with a particular focus on Valley Fever. Endemic fungal diseases are fungal infections that tend to occur in specific geographic areas and affect older adults and other at-risk populations. Specifically, the bill...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 12, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Oct. 12, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) |