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Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2017

Introduced: January 24, 2017 Introduced by: Johnson, Ron Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 - 169 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4355-4356)
May 22, 2018
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 Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 3, 2017
Passed/agreed to in 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 Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 22, 2018 House · vote #214 On Passage Passed 250–169 See who voted →
May 22, 2018 House · vote #213 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 187–231 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 753 Johnson, Ron In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Aug 3, 2017
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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 drugs. The manufacturer or sponsor of an eligible investigational drug must report annually to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on any use of the drug in accordance with these provisions. The FDA shall post an annual summary report of such use on its website.

The bill limits the liability of a sponsor, manufacturer, prescriber, or dispenser that provides, or declines to provide, an eligible investigational drug to an eligible patient in accordance with the bill.

    What's happening now May 30, 2018

    Became Public Law No: 115-176.

     Related & companion bills 4
    • HR 5247 Related bill Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018
    • HR 2368 Related bill Right to Try Act
    • HRES 905 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activ…
    • HR 878 Related bill Right to Try Act of 2017
     Bill text 5 versions

    Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

     Committees of jurisdiction 3
     Cosponsors 25
    All 25 Republican 24 Independent 1
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    Barrasso, John
    Wyoming · Jan 24, 2017
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    Boozman, John
    Arkansas · Jan 24, 2017
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    Capito, Shelley Moore
    West Virginia · Jan 24, 2017
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    Cotton, Tom
    Arkansas · Jan 24, 2017
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    Crapo, Mike
    Idaho · Jan 24, 2017
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    Cruz, Ted
    Texas · Jan 24, 2017
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    Daines, Steve
    Montana · Jan 24, 2017
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    Fischer, Deb
    Nebraska · Jan 24, 2017
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    Graham, Lindsey
    South Carolina · Jan 24, 2017
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    Grassley, Chuck
    Iowa · Jan 24, 2017
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    Hoeven, John
    North Dakota · Jan 24, 2017
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    Kennedy, John
    Louisiana · Jan 24, 2017
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    King, Angus S., Jr.
    Maine · Jan 24, 2017
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    Lankford, James
    Oklahoma · Jan 24, 2017
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    Lee, Mike
    Utah · Jan 24, 2017
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    McConnell, Mitch
    Kentucky · Jan 24, 2017
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    Moran, Jerry
    Kansas · Jan 24, 2017
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    Murkowski, Lisa
    Alaska · Jan 24, 2017
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    Paul, Rand
    Kentucky · Jan 24, 2017
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    Risch, James E.
    Idaho · Jan 24, 2017
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    Rounds, Mike
    South Dakota · Jan 24, 2017
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    Sullivan, Dan
    Alaska · Jan 24, 2017
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    Tillis, Thomas
    North Carolina · Jan 24, 2017
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    Wicker, Roger F.
    Mississippi · Jan 24, 2017
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    Young, Todd
    Indiana · Jan 24, 2017
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    U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 204: Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-204/
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