119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 21, 2026
H.R. 8981In CommitteeScience, Technology, Communications
Democrats introduce bill to expand biology research funding and education programs.
Sponsor: Rep. McClain Delaney, April (D-MD)5 cosponsorsIntroduced May 21, 2026
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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3 Democrats · 2 Republicans
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