119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 21, 2026
H.R. 6238Passed HouseHealth
NIH IMPROVE Act
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren (D-IL)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Nov 20, 2025
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Activity timeline
Jul 21
Jul 21
Jul 21
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 20
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
Jul 20
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
Jul 20
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6238.
Jul 20
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4651-4652)
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Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 638.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-734.
Jul 9
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-734.
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All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jul 21
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 20
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
Jul 20
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
Jul 20
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6238.
Jul 20
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4651-4652)
Jul 20
HOUSEMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 9
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 638.
Jul 9
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-734.
Jul 9
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-734.
May 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
May 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Nov 20
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 20
Introduced in House
Nov 20
Introduced in House
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3 Democrats · 1 Republican
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