Bills/H.R. 7854

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development, and for other purposes.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development, and for other purposes.

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 7854 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7854 proposes to create a new National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development under the Public Health Service Act. While the full details aren't specified in the available information, this would establish a federal entity dedicated to advancing medical research and development.

The bill's language "and for other purposes" suggests it may include additional provisions beyond the institute's creation, though those specifics aren't detailed here. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect the federal health research infrastructure and could impact medical researchers, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and ultimately patients who might benefit from new medical treatments and technologies developed through federally-funded research. **Current Status** HR 7854 was introduced by Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. To learn more about the bill's specific provisions and potential impacts, you can review the full text on Congress.gov or wait for additional legislative action.

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Latest Action

March 5, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Key Dates

Introduced
March 5, 2026
Last Updated
March 5, 2026
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