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Scleroderma and Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act of 2015

Introduced: October 1, 2015 See on congress.gov
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Oct 2, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 1, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 1, 2015
Introduced in House
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Scleroderma and Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act of 2015

This bill requires the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) to establish the National Commission on Scleroderma and Fibrosis Research. (Scleroderma and fibrosis are connective tissue conditions that cause hardening or scarring of skin and organs.)

The commission must develop a long-term, comprehensive plan for scleroderma and fibrosis research. The plan must: (1) prioritize research that has cross-cutting value and requires coordination across NIH, and (2) include specific steps for implementation of the research.

The commission must establish working groups to make research recommendations for the various organs and systems impacted by fibrotic illness.

The commission must be terminated not later than two years after establishment.

The NIAMS must create the Scleroderma and Fibrosis Working Group to oversee and assist with implementation of the long-term plan.
What's happening now October 2, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3431 Related bill Scleroderma and Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act of 2016
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 21
All 21 Democratic 17 Republican 3
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Meng, Grace
New York · Dec 8, 2016
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Nov 29, 2016
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Sep 28, 2016
Sanford, Mark
· Sep 28, 2016
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Sep 22, 2016
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Sep 9, 2016
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Lieu, Ted
California · Jun 10, 2016
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jun 10, 2016
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · May 16, 2016
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · May 10, 2016
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Takano, Mark
California · Jan 12, 2016
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Dec 15, 2015
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Nov 3, 2015
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Oct 28, 2015
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Oct 21, 2015
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Oct 21, 2015
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Oct 21, 2015
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Oct 20, 2015
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Oct 8, 2015
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Oct 6, 2015
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Oct 1, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3666: Scleroderma and Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3666/
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