A resolution recognizing the importance of transformative breakthroughs in biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences in the diagnosis, management, curing, and treatment of illness and the existence of a ‘‘Valley of Death’’ in biotechnology and life sciences funding that stifles innovation and impedes translational medical research; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H. Res. 709 — A resolution recognizing the importance of transformative breakthroughs in biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences in the diagnosis, management, curing, and treatment of illness and the existence of a ‘‘Valley of Death’’ in biotechnology and life sciences funding that stifles innovation and impedes translational medical research; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

By Mr. VARGAS (for himself, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mr. Denham, Mr. Honda, Mr. Rush, and Ms. Matsui), H7185 [31JY]

Cosponsors added, H7677 [17SE]