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ARPA–H Act

USA117th CongressHR-5585| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2022
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (66)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced Research Project s Agency-Health Act or the ARPA-H Act This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health to accelerate health and medical innovation by investing in high-risk, high-reward research. The bill also establishes a committee to advise on agency activities. HHS must transfer all authorities, functions, funds, and personnel from a similar entity within the National Institutes of Health to a new, independent agency. Additionally, the President must appoint a director to lead the agency. The director may submit testimony and recommendations concerning the agency to Congress without review or approval by other federal officers or agencies. The director must appoint personnel to administer the agency's research programs, including by selecting projects to support and making recommendations about terminating or continuing projects. The agency may use grants, prize competitions, and a variety of other mechanisms to support the research projects. The agency's budget is separate from that of HHS. The agency must coordinate with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expedite development and coverage of high-need cures. Additionally, the agency may partner with other public and private entities (e.g., institutions of higher education and patient advocacy organizations). The bill also requires the agency to develop and periodically update a strategic plan and annually report on its activities. Furthermore, (1) the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must evaluate the agency's performance; and (2) the Government Accountability Office must review the research portfolio of HHS and its components, including the new agency.

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Timeline
Oct 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3819
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
May 11, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 3.
Jun 13, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 277.
Jun 13, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-365.
Jun 21, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1191 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Jun 22, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1191. (consideration: CR H5795-5803; text: CR H5795-5798)
Jun 22, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Jun 22, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5585.
Jun 22, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment No. 1.
Jun 22, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Boebert demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 22, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 5585 would be postponed.
Jun 22, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 5585 would resume.
Jun 22, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5808-5809)
Jun 22, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 336 - 85 (Roll no. 288).
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Jun 22, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • October 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 10, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3819
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • May 11, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 18, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 18, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 3.


  • June 13, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 277.


  • June 13, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-365.


  • June 21, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1191 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


  • June 22, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1191. (consideration: CR H5795-5803; text: CR H5795-5798)


  • June 22, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


  • June 22, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5585.


  • June 22, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment No. 1.


  • June 22, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Boebert demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 22, 2022
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 5585 would be postponed.


  • June 22, 2022
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 5585 would resume.


  • June 22, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5808-5809)


  • June 22, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 336 - 85 (Roll no. 288).
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  • June 22, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 23, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1191: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4176) to improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7666) to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth technology, devices, suppliesPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization

ARPA–H Act

USA117th CongressHR-5585| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2022
Advanced Research Project s Agency-Health Act or the ARPA-H Act This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health to accelerate health and medical innovation by investing in high-risk, high-reward research. The bill also establishes a committee to advise on agency activities. HHS must transfer all authorities, functions, funds, and personnel from a similar entity within the National Institutes of Health to a new, independent agency. Additionally, the President must appoint a director to lead the agency. The director may submit testimony and recommendations concerning the agency to Congress without review or approval by other federal officers or agencies. The director must appoint personnel to administer the agency's research programs, including by selecting projects to support and making recommendations about terminating or continuing projects. The agency may use grants, prize competitions, and a variety of other mechanisms to support the research projects. The agency's budget is separate from that of HHS. The agency must coordinate with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expedite development and coverage of high-need cures. Additionally, the agency may partner with other public and private entities (e.g., institutions of higher education and patient advocacy organizations). The bill also requires the agency to develop and periodically update a strategic plan and annually report on its activities. Furthermore, (1) the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must evaluate the agency's performance; and (2) the Government Accountability Office must review the research portfolio of HHS and its components, including the new agency.

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Timeline
Oct 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3819
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
May 11, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 3.
Jun 13, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 277.
Jun 13, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-365.
Jun 21, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1191 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Jun 22, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1191. (consideration: CR H5795-5803; text: CR H5795-5798)
Jun 22, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Jun 22, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5585.
Jun 22, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment No. 1.
Jun 22, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Boebert demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 22, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 5585 would be postponed.
Jun 22, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 5585 would resume.
Jun 22, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5808-5809)
Jun 22, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 336 - 85 (Roll no. 288).
View Vote
Jun 22, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • October 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 10, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3819
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • May 11, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 18, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 18, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 3.


  • June 13, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 277.


  • June 13, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-365.


  • June 21, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1191 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


  • June 22, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1191. (consideration: CR H5795-5803; text: CR H5795-5798)


  • June 22, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


  • June 22, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5585.


  • June 22, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment No. 1.


  • June 22, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Boebert demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 22, 2022
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 5585 would be postponed.


  • June 22, 2022
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 5585 would resume.


  • June 22, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5808-5809)


  • June 22, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 336 - 85 (Roll no. 288).
    View Vote


  • June 22, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 23, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (66)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1191: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4176) to improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7666) to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth technology, devices, suppliesPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization