H.Res. 709 explained · 113th Congress · Not enacted (113th Congress ended)
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.
Introduced: 2014-07-31
Latest action (2014-08-01): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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