NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Amendments
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5894), H5767, H5768, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5773, H5774, H5775, H5776, H5777, H5778, H5779, H5780, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5784, H5785, H5787, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5791, H5809, H5810, H5811, H5812, H5813, H5814, H5815, H5816, H5817, H5818, H5819, H5820, H5821, H5822, H5823, H5824, H5826, H5827, H5828, H5829, H5830, H5831, H5832, H5833, H5834, H5835, H5836, H5837, H5844, H5845, H5846, H5847, H5848, H5849, H5850, H5851, H5852, H5853 [14NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5894), consideration (H. Res. 864), H5738 [14NO]
Bills and resolutions
Animals: prohibit Federal funds to conduct biological, medical, or behavioral research involving testing of dogs (see H.R. 574), H428 [26JA]
——— require research facilities that use companion dogs, cats, or rabbits for research purposes to offer such animals for adoption after completion of such research (see H.R. 2878), H2047 [26AP]
Appropriations: limit funding for buildings and facilities (see H.R. 2000), H1627 [29MR]
——— limit funding for Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (see H.R. 1982), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for Health Innovation Account (see H.R. 2001), H1627 [29MR]
——— limit funding for John E. Fogarty International Center (see H.R. 1996), H1627 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Cancer Institute (see H.R. 1975), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (see H.R. 1998), H1627 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (see H.R. 1994), H1627 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Eye Institute (see H.R. 1983), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (see H.R. 1976), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Human Genome Research (see H.R. 1992), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (see H.R. 1980), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (see H.R. 1986), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (see H.R. 1993), H1627 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (see H.R. 1977), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (see H.R. 1978), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Environmental Health Environmental Health (see H.R. 2212), H1634 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (see H.R. 1984), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of General Medical Sciences (see H.R. 1981), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Mental Health (see H.R. 1991), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (see H.R. 1979), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute of Nursing Research (see H.R. 1988), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute on Aging (see H.R. 1985), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (see H.R. 1989), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (see H.R. 1987), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute on Drug Abuse (see H.R. 1990), H1626 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (see H.R. 1995), H1627 [29MR]
——— limit funding for National Library of Medicine (see H.R. 1997), H1627 [29MR]
——— limit funding for Office of the Director (see H.R. 1999), H1627 [29MR]
Cancer: increase funding for cancer research to be more in proportion to mortality rates (see H.R. 6807), H6984 [14DE]
CDC and NIH: authorize funding for conducting or supporting research on barriers to gender affirming care (see S. 2246), S2310 [11JY]
China: prohibit Federal funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology and require GAO study on Federal funds previously provided to such institute or to entities affiliated with Chinese government (see S. 421), S397 [14FE] (see H.R. 1025), H838 [14FE]
Dept. of HHS: expand and intensify programs on translational research and related activities relative to cerebral cavernous malformations (see S. 543), S531 [28FE]
——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among U.S. South Asian population (see H.R. 4914), H4029 [26JY]
——— reauthorize Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 Diabetes and Special Diabetes Program for Indians (see S. 1855), S2005 [7JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program (see S. 853), S825 [16MR] (see H.R. 1639), H1293 [17MR]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2624), S3754 [27JY] (see H.R. 5894), H4989 [6OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5894), consideration (see H. Res. 864), H5727 [13NO]
Diseases and disorders: ensure that fair percentage of Federal cancer research funds are dedicated to pediatric cancer research (see H.R. 5405), H4263 [12SE]
——— reauthorize Mosquito Abatement Safety and Health Act and epidemiology laboratory capacity grants and require GAO study on existing mosquito and other vector-borne surveillance and control programs (see S. 2580), S3753 [27JY]
——— require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see S. 134), S147 [30JA] (see H.R. 620), H509 [30JA]
EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.: prohibit Federal funding (see S. 84), S98 [25JA] (see H.R. 494), H322 [25JA]
Families and domestic relations: improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see S. 2647), S3755 [27JY] (see H.R. 5012), H4139 [27JY]
Fauci, Anthony S.: prohibit Federal funding for security protection for former Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (see H.R. 5609), H4437 [20SE]
Federal aid programs: require greater transparency and accountability within grant-making process (see H.R. 6483), H5936 [28NO]
Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program: extend (see H.R. 3391), H2377 [16MY]
——— transfer pharmaceutical civil penalties to Fund (see S. 1624), S1678 [16MY]
GAO: study and report on efficacy of Federal drug surveillance systems (see H.R. 6045), H5103 [25OC]
Influenza: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of universal influenza vaccine (see S. 3215), S5338 [2NO] (see H.R. 6184), H5362 [2NO]
Inspector General: establish (see S. 80), S98 [25JA]
Mental health: address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color (see S. 1700), S1743 [18MY] (see H.R. 3548), H2456 [18MY]
Mining and mineral resources: place moratorium on issuance and renewal of certain Federal authorizations for mountaintop removal coal mining until health study is conducted (see H.R. 5022), H4139 [27JY]
Minorities: take certain steps to increase clinical trial diversity (see S. 1701), S1743 [18MY] (see H.R. 3503), H2454 [18MY]
Morality and ethics: prohibit sale or transactions relative to human fetal tissue (see H.R. 416), H249 [20JA]
National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing: establish (see H.R. 1024), H838 [14FE]
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 407), S5048 [17OC] (see H. Res. 791), H5020 [17OC]
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: replace with three separate national research institutes (see S. 960), S933 [23MR] (see H.R. 1768), H1409 [23MR]
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: provide for further comprehensive research on unruptured intracranial aneurysms (see S. 895), S859 [21MR] (see H.R. 902), H823 [9FE]
National security: prioritize in strategic plan and address national security issues in licensure of biological products and research (see S. 289), S264 [7FE]
NSF: support research on privacy enhancing technologies and promote responsible data use (see S. 3325), S5540 [15NO] (see H.R. 4755), H3857 [19JY]
Pediatric Research Initiative: extend funding by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns (see H.R. 546), H426 [26JA]
Pharmaceuticals: encourage innovation in development of pediatric drugs and ensure drugs for rare diseases are studied in children and drug companies are accountable for completing pediatric study requirements (see H.R. 6664), H6739 [7DE]
——— increase transparency of research costs (see S. 1476), S1566 [9MY] (see H.R. 3160), H2171 [9MY]
Research: ensure that non-animal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research conducted or supported (see H.R. 1024), H838 [14FE]
——— make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research (see S. 2345), S2984 [18JY] (see H.R. 4714), H3699 [18JY]
——— prohibit from conducting or supporting certain gain-of-function research (see H.R. 1827), H1527 [28MR]
——— prohibit support for activity or program that uses live animals in research outside U.S. (see H.R. 4757), H3857 [19JY]
——— prohibit use of taxpayer dollars to support animal experimentation in laboratories of adversarial nations (see S. 2716), S3894 [5SE] (see H.R. 5020), H4139 [27JY]
Teachers: carry out study to add to scientific knowledge on reducing teacher stress and increasing teacher retention and well-being (see H.R. 3727), H2638 [25MY]
Terrorism: acknowledge that after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, individuals were targeted for their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggest relief to support those affected (see H. Res. 671), H4230 [8SE]
Women: evaluate results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health and conduct and support additional such research (see H.R. 6749), H6940 [13DE]
Youth Mental Health Research Initiative: establish (see S. 3060), S5048 [17OC] (see H.R. 5976), H5020 [17OC]
Cloture motions
Bertagnolli, Monica M.: nomination to be NIH Director, S5330 [2NO], S5353 [6NO]
Remarks in House
Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H3179 [11JY]
Colleges and universities: prohibit funding for enforcement of coronavirus vaccine mandate as condition of employment or enrollment at institutions of higher education, H5819, H5820 [14NO]
Congress: call for open and fair debate regarding origin of coronavirus, H1875 [19AP]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit funding for NIH virology research in Southeast Asia relative to emergence of coronavirus, H5820 [14NO]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5850 [14NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5894), H5740–H5793, H5799–H5806, H5809–H5854 [14NO], H5869–H5880 [15NO], E1103 [14NO], E1111, E1112, E1114, E1115 [17NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5894), consideration (H. Res. 864), H5735–H5740 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to enforce coronavirus vaccine mandate, H5823 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to enforce or implement Executive order requiring Federal agencies partner with certain organizations to promote voter registration, H5851, H5852 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to establish, implement, or enforce any vaccine mandate, H5848 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to implement certain Executive orders relative to climate change, H5847, H5848 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to promulgate new rules likely to result in certain impact on economy, major increase in consumer prices, or adverse effects on U.S. global competition, H5821, H5822 [14NO]
EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.: prohibit Federal funding, H4599, H4600 [27SE]
John E. Fogarty International Center: prohibit funding, H5779 [14NO]
Mental health: address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color (H.R. 3548), H3601 [14JY]
National Cancer Institute: funding for research and education on triple-negative breast cancer, H5769 [14NO]
National Eye Institute: development of autonomous eye screening for diabetic retinopathy funding, H5849 [14NO]
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: reduce salary of Virus Ecology Section Chief, H5845, H5846 [14NO]
National Institute of General Medical Sciences: prohibit Office of Diversity in Biomedical Research funding, H5777 [14NO]
National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities: Research Endowment Program funding, H5769 [14NO]
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: funding, H5768 [14NO]
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities: prohibit funding, H5778 [14NO]
NSF: support research on privacy enhancing technologies and promote responsible data use, H2080 [27AP]
Office of the Director: funding, H5780, H5781 [14NO]
——— funding relative to EcoHealth Alliance, Inc., grant awarded on bat coronavirus emergence, H5779 [14NO]
Research: grant recipient facilities and administrative costs funding, H5828, H5829 [14NO], E1103 [14NO]
Rocky Mountain Laboratories: prohibit funding to conduct or support any gain-of-function research involving potential pandemic pathogen, H5845 [14NO]
Remarks in Senate
Bertagnolli, Monica M.: nomination to be NIH Director, S5330 [2NO], S5355 [6NO], S5372, S5382 [7NO]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 Diabetes and Special Diabetes Program for Indians (S. 1855), S2008 [7JN]
Diseases and disorders: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (S. 134), S150 [30JA]
Funding, S1473 [3MY], S1579 [10MY], S1860 [1JN]
Health: prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research, S83 [25JA]
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 407), S5099 [19OC]
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities: impact, S189 [1FE]
Reports filed
Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 134), S3752 [27JY]
Consideration of H.R. 5894, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 864) (H. Rept. 118–272), H5727 [13NO]
Dept. of HHS Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 Diabetes and Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1855), S3752 [27JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2624) (S. Rept. 118–84), S3752 [27JY]
Kids First Research Act 2.0: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 118–165), H4203 [25AU]
——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1624), S4947 [4OC]
Nomination of Monica M. Bertagnolli To Be NIH Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S5182 [25OC]
Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4755) (H. Rept. 118–210), H4454 [21SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 864, consideration of H.R. 5894, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H5735 [14NO]
H.R. 5894, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H5746–H5767 [14NO]
S. Res. 407, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, S5051 [17OC]