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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agency and Food and Drug Administration, FDA Innovation Account, Cures Act for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2297

Bill 118 hr 2297, also known as the "FDA Innovation Account Limitation Act," aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the Related Agency and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Innovation Account under the Cures Act for the fiscal year 2024. The Cures Act, passed in 2016, allocated funding for medical research and innovation to help accelerate the development of new treatments and cures for various diseases.

This bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be allocated to the FDA Innovation Account in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, Congress hopes to prevent any potential misuse or wasteful spending within the FDA Innovation Account.

The bill does not seek to eliminate funding for medical research and innovation altogether, but rather aims to ensure that funds are being allocated in a responsible manner. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to maintain oversight and accountability when it comes to government spending, especially in areas as critical as healthcare and medical research. Opponents of the bill may argue that limiting funding for the FDA Innovation Account could hinder the development of new treatments and cures for diseases, potentially delaying important medical advancements. However, proponents of the bill maintain that it is necessary to strike a balance between funding innovation and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Overall, the FDA Innovation Account Limitation Act is a measure aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the allocation of funds for medical research and innovation within the FDA. It will be important to monitor the impact of this bill on the development of new treatments and cures in the coming years.

Current Status of Bill HR 2297

Bill HR 2297 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2297 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2297's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2297

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2297

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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