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Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-204| Senate 
| Updated: 5/30/2018
Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Republican Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (46)
Dean Heller (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Jeff Flake (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)John McCain (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Luther Strange (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Bob Corker (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Thad Cochran (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt, from specified requirements and restrictions under that Act and other laws, the provision of certain unapproved, investigational drugs to a terminally ill patient who has exhausted approved treatment options and is unable to participate in a clinical trial involving the drugs. The manufacturer or sponsor of an eligible investigational drug must report annually to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on any use of the drug in accordance with these provisions. The FDA shall post an annual summary report of such use on its website. The bill limits the liability of a sponsor, manufacturer, prescriber, or dispenser that provides, or declines to provide, an eligible investigational drug to an eligible patient in accordance with the bill.

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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 3, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 3, 2017
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 3, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 3, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4788-4789)
Aug 3, 2017
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 4, 2017
Received in the House.
Aug 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5247
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.
May 22, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 905 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
May 22, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. (consideration: CR H4355-4366)
May 22, 2018
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
May 22, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 204.
May 22, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 22, 2018
Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H4363)
May 22, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike everything after section 1 and insert a completely new text.
May 22, 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 22, 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 231 (Roll no. 213).
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May 22, 2018
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 - 169 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4355-4356)
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May 22, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2018
Presented to President.
May 30, 2018
Signed by President.
May 30, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-176.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • August 3, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 3, 2017
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 3, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 3, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4788-4789)


  • August 3, 2017
    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 4, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • August 11, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5247
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.


  • May 22, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 905 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.


  • May 22, 2018
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. (consideration: CR H4355-4366)


  • May 22, 2018
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.


  • May 22, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 204.


  • May 22, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 22, 2018
    Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H4363)


  • May 22, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike everything after section 1 and insert a completely new text.


  • May 22, 2018
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • May 22, 2018
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 231 (Roll no. 213).
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  • May 22, 2018
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 - 169 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4355-4356)
    View Vote


  • May 22, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 24, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • May 30, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • May 30, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-176.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2368: To authorize the use of experimental drugs, biological products, and devices by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 115-905: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 204) to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2155) to promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-878: To authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5247: Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018
Civil actions and liabilityDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyHealth technology, devices, suppliesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal carePrescription drugsProduct safety and quality

Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-204| Senate 
| Updated: 5/30/2018
Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt, from specified requirements and restrictions under that Act and other laws, the provision of certain unapproved, investigational drugs to a terminally ill patient who has exhausted approved treatment options and is unable to participate in a clinical trial involving the drugs. The manufacturer or sponsor of an eligible investigational drug must report annually to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on any use of the drug in accordance with these provisions. The FDA shall post an annual summary report of such use on its website. The bill limits the liability of a sponsor, manufacturer, prescriber, or dispenser that provides, or declines to provide, an eligible investigational drug to an eligible patient in accordance with the bill.

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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 3, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 3, 2017
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 3, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 3, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4788-4789)
Aug 3, 2017
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 4, 2017
Received in the House.
Aug 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5247
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.
May 22, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 905 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
May 22, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. (consideration: CR H4355-4366)
May 22, 2018
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
May 22, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 204.
May 22, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 22, 2018
Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H4363)
May 22, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike everything after section 1 and insert a completely new text.
May 22, 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 22, 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 231 (Roll no. 213).
View Vote
May 22, 2018
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 - 169 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4355-4356)
View Vote
May 22, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2018
Presented to President.
May 30, 2018
Signed by President.
May 30, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-176.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • August 3, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 3, 2017
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 3, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 3, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4788-4789)


  • August 3, 2017
    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 4, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • August 11, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5247
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.


  • May 22, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 905 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.


  • May 22, 2018
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. (consideration: CR H4355-4366)


  • May 22, 2018
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.


  • May 22, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 204.


  • May 22, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 22, 2018
    Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H4363)


  • May 22, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike everything after section 1 and insert a completely new text.


  • May 22, 2018
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • May 22, 2018
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 231 (Roll no. 213).
    View Vote


  • May 22, 2018
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 - 169 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4355-4356)
    View Vote


  • May 22, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 24, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • May 30, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • May 30, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-176.
Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Republican Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (46)
Dean Heller (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Jeff Flake (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)John McCain (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Luther Strange (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Bob Corker (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Thad Cochran (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2368: To authorize the use of experimental drugs, biological products, and devices by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 115-905: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 204) to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2155) to promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-878: To authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5247: Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyHealth technology, devices, suppliesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal carePrescription drugsProduct safety and quality