HR-4764 : Still Just a Bill

Timely ReAuthorization of Necessary Stem-cell Programs Lends Access to Needed Therapies Act of 2019 or the TRANSPLANT Act of 2019

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, which provides support to patients who need a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant or umbilical cord blood transplant. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a periodic review of the science of using adult stem cells and birthing tissues in therapeutic treatments.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-14FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-12-11FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7450-7451)Senate
2020-12-11FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7450-7451)Senate
2020-10-01IntroReferralReceived in the Senate, read twice.Senate
2020-09-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-30VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR 09/29/2020 H4996)House floor actions
2020-09-30FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5089-5090)House floor actions
2020-09-29FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2020-09-29FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4764.House floor actions
2020-09-29FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4996-4998)House floor actions
2020-09-29FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-09-29CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 449.House floor actions
2020-09-29CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-549.House floor actions
2020-09-09CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2020-09-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-10-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-10-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-10-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
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Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Blood and blood diseases
  • Cell biology and embryology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Medical research
  • Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
  • Research administration and funding

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