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
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