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LOANS for Biomedical Research Act

USA118th CongressHR-7539| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2024
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Long-term Opportunities for Advancing New Studies for Biomedical Research Act or the LOANS for Biomedical Research Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish the BioBonds Program to support loans for clinical trials for eligible drugs and medical devices for unmet medical needs. Under the program, fiscal agents purchase loans (up to $25 million per recipient) and issue collateralized bonds that are sold to investors and that are guaranteed by Treasury. An eligible borrower under this program is one conducting (or seeking to conduct) research related to a drug or device that is (1) intended to meet an unmet medical need; and (2) under investigation in certain types of controlled clinical trials, including a trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of the drug or device. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Treasury must report on the program; GAO must also study whether similar programs should be established for other biomedical research projects.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3437
LOANS for Biomedical Research Act
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3437
    LOANS for Biomedical Research Act


  • March 5, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 8, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

LOANS for Biomedical Research Act

USA118th CongressHR-7539| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2024
Long-term Opportunities for Advancing New Studies for Biomedical Research Act or the LOANS for Biomedical Research Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish the BioBonds Program to support loans for clinical trials for eligible drugs and medical devices for unmet medical needs. Under the program, fiscal agents purchase loans (up to $25 million per recipient) and issue collateralized bonds that are sold to investors and that are guaranteed by Treasury. An eligible borrower under this program is one conducting (or seeking to conduct) research related to a drug or device that is (1) intended to meet an unmet medical need; and (2) under investigation in certain types of controlled clinical trials, including a trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of the drug or device. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Treasury must report on the program; GAO must also study whether similar programs should be established for other biomedical research projects.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3437
LOANS for Biomedical Research Act
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3437
    LOANS for Biomedical Research Act


  • March 5, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 8, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted