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.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

6 cosponsors — 2 Republicans, 4 Democrats

2 of 6 cosponsors (33%) are from the other party.

Rodney Davis (R-IL), Jeff Denham (R-CA), Michael Honda (D-CA), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Bobby Rush (D-IL).

More from the sponsor

Other 113th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Juan Vargas.

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• H.R. 5430 (113th) Nineveh Plain Refugee Act of 2014
• H.Res. 582 (113th) Supporting "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the…
• H.Res. 241 (113th) Recognizing the importance of the United States International Boundary Water Commission (USIBWC) and its recent efforts to address trash…

Sponsor’s state and district

California in Congress · CA-51 district