HR-5357 : Still Just a Bill

Innovation Network and Capital Act of 2019

This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2025 for a grant program in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand the commercialization of biomedical products. NIH shall award grants or contracts to entities that have received funding from either the Small Business Innovation Research Program or the Small Business Technology Transfer Program of NIH. Awardees must use the funds to support participation in specified NIH programs and activities related to the commercialization stage of research, later stage research and development, technology transfer, and commercialization technical assistance.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-12-09CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-12-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-12-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
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Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Medical research
  • Research administration and funding
  • Technology transfer and commercialization

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