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S4494Referred to Committee

A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-12
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Richard J. Durbin
Richard J. Durbin
Democrat · IL · Senator

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)

2026-05-12

Committee Activity

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  • Senate Committee on AppropriationsReferred To · 2026-05-12

Bill Summary

Plain-English summary pending. Introduced on 2026-05-12. Check back soon — summaries are generated as bills progress through Congress.

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