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As one of its last acts before adjounment, the 109th Congress passed an NIH Reauthorization bill, although one with significant changes than the version originally passed by the House in late September, as a result of changes made to the bill by the Senate. The bill was signed by the President on January 15th.

  • To read a concise summary of the final version of the bill, click here.
  • To read the full text of the final version of the bill, click here.
  • To read the Committee Report of the original House bill, click here.

The NIH has a section on its website with more information on the NIH reauthorization.

Legislative Updates

December 11, 2006
Congress Reauthorizes NIH; Funds Government into 2007

September 27, 2006
House Passes NIH Reform Bill with Strong Bipartisan Support

September 22, 2006
NAEVR Endorses the National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006

September 21, 2006
House Energy and Commerce Committee Reports Out NIH Reform Bill; Chairman Barton Plans House Floor Action Prior to Election Recess

August 31, 2006
Chairman Barton Plans Mid-September Release of NIH Reauthorization Legislation

June 14, 2006
E&C Committee Investigates NIH Human Tissue Research Policies; Potential Implication for NIH Reauthorization

June 5, 2006
NAEVR Participates in Meeting with House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Joe Barton, Who Announces NIH Reauthorization Plans

August 29, 2005
NAEVR Participates in Town Hall Meeting to Discuss NIH Reauthorization

August 24, 2005
House NIH Reauthorization Bill Expected in September

Fact Sheets

NEI Fact Sheet

Congressional Testimony

Testimony of NIH Director Dr. Zerhouni before the House Energy and Commerce Committee (September 19, 2006)

Testimony of NIH Director Dr. Zerhouni before the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee (March 17, 2005)

Press Releases

December 11, 2006
NAEVR Commends Congress for Passing the National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006 Authorizing Higher Funding Levels for Research

September 27, 2006
NAEVR Commends The House For Its Strong Bipartisan Vote For The National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2005

September 22, 2006
NAEVR Endorses the National Insititutes of Health Reform Act of 2006