119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action May 12, 2026
S. 4494In CommitteeHealth
Democrats propose increased federal funding for biomedical research programs
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)4 cosponsorsIntroduced May 12, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)
May 12
Introduced in Senate
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