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H.R. 2439

Referred to Committee

To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Silvio O. Conte Senior Biomedical Research Service.

Introduced 5/19/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

5/22/2015 • House

Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the Silvio O. Conte Senior Biomedical Research Service to: (1) remove the limit on the number of members, (2) expand eligibility for appointment, (3) set a maximum pay rate, and (4) remove the option for members to contribute to the retirement system of an institution of higher education.

The Department of Health and Human Services must report on the implementation of these amendments, including whether the amendments improved the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to hire and retain qualified experts to fulfill obligations under user fee agreements.

Introduced in House • 5/19/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Department of Health and Human ServicesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelMedical researchResearch administration and funding

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Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]

Republican • NY-27

Sponsored 5/19/2015

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 19, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House5/19/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0