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S.2706: DIVERSE Trials Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 10, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 10, 2021
Bill Summary
Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone Trials Act or the DIVERSE Trials Act This bill requires activities to increase diversity in clinical trials. It also expands reporting by laboratories that test for and diagnose COVID-19 and requires a study on data collection and data sharing during public health emergencies. Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must issue guidance on decentralized...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 10, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Aug. 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |