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S. 185 - PATH Act

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Summary:
A bill to create a limited population pathway for approval of certain antibacterial drugs. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

PATH Act

S. 185 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)

Summary
A bill to create a limited population pathway for approval of certain antibacterial drugs. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to create a limited population pathway for approval of certain antibacterial drugs.
Other Titles
  • PATH Act
  • Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act
  • PATH Act
  • Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act
  • PATH Act
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Health
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Drug therapy
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Related Bills
    Major Actions
    Introduced1/16/2015
    Referred to Committee
    Bill History

    There have been no votes on this bill.

    ActionDateDescription
    Introduced1/16/2015
    1/16/2015Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    1/16/2015Introduced in Senate
    Put on a legislative calendar4/06/2016Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
    4/18/2016Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
    Put on a legislative calendar4/18/2016Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
    NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
    58 Organizations Supported and 2 Opposed; See Which Ones
    58 Organizations Supported and 2 Opposed; See Which Ones

    Organizations that took a position on
    PATH Act

    58 organizations supported this bill

    Accelerate Diagnostics
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Alliance for Aging Research
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
    Undersigned organizations (2015, July 28). PATH Act Stakeholder Letter to Senators on S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
    American Academy of Pediatrics
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American Association of Bovine Practitioners
    Undersigned organizations (2016, September 6). Support Letter S.185. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from American Public Health Association.
    American Association of Immunologists
    Undersigned organizations (2016, September 6). Support Letter S.185. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from American Public Health Association.
    American College of Preventive Medicine
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American College of Rheumatology
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American Gastroenterological Association
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American Logistics Association
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    American Military Retirees Association
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    American Military Society
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    American Pharmacists Association
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American Public Health Association
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American Retirees Association
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    American Society for Microbiology
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American Society of Transplant Surgeons
    Undersigned organizations (2015, July 28). PATH Act Stakeholder Letter to Senators on S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
    American Thoracic Society
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    American Urological Association
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Antibiotics Working Group
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Army & Navy Union USA
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
    Undersigned organizations (2016, September 6). Support Letter S.185. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from American Public Health Association.
    Biotechnology Industry Organization
    Biotechnology Industry Organization (2016, April 6). BIO Praises Advancement of Senate Biomedical Innovation Legislation. Retrieved April 7, 2016, from Biotechnology Industry Organization.
    California Tuberculosis Controllers Association
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Cempra
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Center for a Livable Future
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Friends of Cancer Research
    Undersigned organizations (2016, September 6). Support Letter S.185. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from American Public Health Association.
    GlaxoSmithKline
    Undersigned organizations (2016, September 6). Support Letter S.185. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from American Public Health Association.
    Harm Reduction Coalition
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Health Care Without Harm
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    HIV Medicine Association
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Korean War Veterans Association
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    March of Dimes
    Undersigned organizations (2016, September 6). Support Letter S.185. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from American Public Health Association.
    Microbion Corporation
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Military Order of Foreign Wars
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    National Association for Uniformed Services
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    National Association of County & City Health Officials
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    National Athletic Trainers' Association
    Undersigned organizations (2016, September 6). Support Letter S.185. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from American Public Health Association.
    National Defense Committee
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    National Military and Veterans Alliance
    National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Support Letter for S. 185. Retrieved October 20, 2015, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    National Venture Capital Association
    National Venture Capital Association (2015, January 16). Bennet-Hatch PATH Act will Promote Investment in Medical Innovation. Retrieved January 20, 2015, from National Venture Capital Association.
    Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Research!America
    Undersigned organizations (2016, September 6). Support Letter S.185. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from American Public Health Association.
    Retired Enlisted Association
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.
    Science in Service to Humanity Foundation
    Office of Sen. Orrin Hatch (2015, January 16). Hatch, Bennet Reintroduce Path Act to Streamline Approval of Antibiotics. Retrieved January 21, 2015, from Orrin Hatch United States Senator for Utah.
    Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Society of Critical Care Medicine
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    society of infectious diseases pharmacists
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    The Medicines Company
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Theravance Biopharma
    Undersigned organizations (2015, July 28). PATH Act Stakeholder Letter to Senators on S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
    Trust for America's Health
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    UPMC Center for Health Security
    Undersigned (2015, January 30). Letter Endorsing S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from American Society for Microbiology.
    Vietnam Veterans of America
    Undersigned organizations (2015, May 19). National Military and Veterans Alliance Supports S. 185. Retrieved February 9, 2016, from Pew Charitable Trusts.

    2 organizations opposed this bill

    National Physicians Alliance
    Plymate, Lisa, Ramachandran, Reshma, Johann-Liang, Rosemary & Molchan, Susan (2015, March 4). NPA letter re S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act. Retrieved March 9, 2015, from National Physicians Alliance.
    Public Citizen
    Das, Vijay, Sorscher, Sarah & Carome, Michael (2015, March 22). Letter to Senators in Opposition to S185. Retrieved September 24, 2015, from Public Citizen.

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    Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Supported    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Opposed
    Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$579,667$0
    Kelly AyotteRNH$633,683$0
    Tammy BaldwinDWI$248,783$0
    John BarrassoRWY$574,793$0
    Michael F. BennetDCO$928,310$0
    Richard BlumenthalDCT$327,850$0
    Roy BluntRMO$857,953$0
    Cory A. BookerDNJ$770,583$0
    John BoozmanRAR$202,099$0
    Barbara BoxerDCA$5,750$0
    Sherrod BrownDOH$759,779$0
    Richard BurrRNC$817,326$0
    Maria CantwellDWA$283,941$0
    Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$310,399$0
    Ben CardinDMD$445,184$0
    Tom CarperDDE$352,850$0
    Bob CaseyDPA$832,518$500
    Bill CassidyRLA$1,275,229$0
    Daniel CoatsRIN$67,400$0
    William Thad CochranRMS$283,018$0
    Susan M. CollinsRME$293,500$0
    Christopher A. CoonsDDE$300,433$0
    Bob CorkerRTN$465,017$0
    John CornynRTX$943,108$0
    Tom CottonRAR$416,085$0
    Mike CrapoRID$336,802$0
    Ted CruzRTX$647,054$0
    Steve DainesRMT$405,700$0
    Joe DonnellyDIN$242,575$0
    Dick DurbinDIL$363,400$0
    Mike EnziRWY$351,250$0
    Joni ErnstRIA$69,404$0
    Dianne FeinsteinDCA$278,742$0
    Deb FischerRNE$274,244$0
    Jeff FlakeRAZ$294,449$0
    Al FrankenDMN$250,942$0
    Cory GardnerRCO$544,912$0
    Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$503,695$0
    Lindsey GrahamRSC$410,498$0
    Chuck GrassleyRIA$402,085$0
    Orrin G. HatchRUT$1,179,482$0
    Martin HeinrichDNM$280,373$0
    Heidi HeitkampDND$169,989$0
    Dean HellerRNV$353,604$0
    Mazie K. HironoDHI$124,119$0
    John HoevenRND$106,975$0
    Jim InhofeROK$153,000$0
    Johnny IsaksonRGA$501,325$0
    Ron JohnsonRWI$401,217$0
    Tim KaineDVA$601,519$0
    Angus S. King, Jr.IME$135,626$0
    Mark KirkRIL$433,725$0
    Amy KlobucharDMN$250,047$0
    James LankfordROK$264,096$0
    Patrick J. LeahyDVT$93,700$0
    Mike LeeRUT$219,910$0
    Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$264,248$0
    Ed MarkeyDMA$621,432$0
    John McCainRAZ$284,405$0
    Claire McCaskillDMO$400,155$0
    Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$1,459,869$0
    Bob MenéndezDNJ$692,066$0
    Jeff MerkleyDOR$205,379$0
    Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$186,325$0
    Jerry MoranRKS$299,116$0
    Lisa MurkowskiRAK$160,950$0
    Chris MurphyDCT$355,543$0
    Patty MurrayDWA$779,588$0
    Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$496,839$0
    Rand PaulRKY$390,466$0
    David PerdueRGA$278,133$0
    Gary C. PetersDMI$458,707$0
    Rob PortmanROH$1,045,085$0
    John "Jack" ReedDRI$166,050$0
    Harry ReidDNV$416,600$0
    Jim RischRID$84,960$0
    Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$549,214$0
    Mike RoundsRSD$234,904$0
    Marco RubioRFL$518,442$0
    Bernie SandersIVT$54,927$0
    Ben SasseRNE$227,410$0
    Brian SchatzDHI$202,344$0
    Chuck SchumerDNY$1,203,838$0
    Tim ScottRSC$658,872$0
    Jeff SessionsRAL$77,700$0
    Jeanne ShaheenDNH$275,585$0
    Richard C. ShelbyRAL$82,150$0
    Debbie StabenowDMI$536,492$250
    Dan SullivanRAK$161,841$0
    Jon TesterDMT$468,855$0
    John ThuneRSD$385,728$0
    Thom TillisRNC$375,208$0
    Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$946,899$0
    Tom UdallDNM$181,118$0
    David VitterRLA$44,600$0
    Mark R. WarnerDVA$673,291$0
    Elizabeth WarrenDMA$686,019$0
    Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$300,786$0
    Roger F. WickerRMS$117,700$0
    Ron WydenDOR$1,006,028$0

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    		NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Supported    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Opposed
    		Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$579,667$0
    		Kelly AyotteRNH$633,683$0
    		Tammy BaldwinDWI$248,783$0
    		John BarrassoRWY$574,793$0
    		Michael F. BennetDCO$928,310$0
    		Richard BlumenthalDCT$327,850$0
    		Roy BluntRMO$857,953$0
    		Cory A. BookerDNJ$770,583$0
    		John BoozmanRAR$202,099$0
    		Barbara BoxerDCA$5,750$0
    		Sherrod BrownDOH$759,779$0
    		Richard BurrRNC$817,326$0
    		Maria CantwellDWA$283,941$0
    		Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$310,399$0
    		Ben CardinDMD$445,184$0
    		Tom CarperDDE$352,850$0
    		Bob CaseyDPA$832,518$500
    		Bill CassidyRLA$1,275,229$0
    		Daniel CoatsRIN$67,400$0
    		William Thad CochranRMS$283,018$0
    		Susan M. CollinsRME$293,500$0
    		Christopher A. CoonsDDE$300,433$0
    		Bob CorkerRTN$465,017$0
    		John CornynRTX$943,108$0
    		Tom CottonRAR$416,085$0
    		Mike CrapoRID$336,802$0
    		Ted CruzRTX$647,054$0
    		Steve DainesRMT$405,700$0
    		Joe DonnellyDIN$242,575$0
    		Dick DurbinDIL$363,400$0
    		Mike EnziRWY$351,250$0
    		Joni ErnstRIA$69,404$0
    		Dianne FeinsteinDCA$278,742$0
    		Deb FischerRNE$274,244$0
    		Jeff FlakeRAZ$294,449$0
    		Al FrankenDMN$250,942$0
    		Cory GardnerRCO$544,912$0
    		Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$503,695$0
    		Lindsey GrahamRSC$410,498$0
    		Chuck GrassleyRIA$402,085$0
    		Orrin G. HatchRUT$1,179,482$0
    		Martin HeinrichDNM$280,373$0
    		Heidi HeitkampDND$169,989$0
    		Dean HellerRNV$353,604$0
    		Mazie K. HironoDHI$124,119$0
    		John HoevenRND$106,975$0
    		Jim InhofeROK$153,000$0
    		Johnny IsaksonRGA$501,325$0
    		Ron JohnsonRWI$401,217$0
    		Tim KaineDVA$601,519$0
    		Angus S. King, Jr.IME$135,626$0
    		Mark KirkRIL$433,725$0
    		Amy KlobucharDMN$250,047$0
    		James LankfordROK$264,096$0
    		Patrick J. LeahyDVT$93,700$0
    		Mike LeeRUT$219,910$0
    		Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$264,248$0
    		Ed MarkeyDMA$621,432$0
    		John McCainRAZ$284,405$0
    		Claire McCaskillDMO$400,155$0
    		Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$1,459,869$0
    		Bob MenéndezDNJ$692,066$0
    		Jeff MerkleyDOR$205,379$0
    		Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$186,325$0
    		Jerry MoranRKS$299,116$0
    		Lisa MurkowskiRAK$160,950$0
    		Chris MurphyDCT$355,543$0
    		Patty MurrayDWA$779,588$0
    		Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$496,839$0
    		Rand PaulRKY$390,466$0
    		David PerdueRGA$278,133$0
    		Gary C. PetersDMI$458,707$0
    		Rob PortmanROH$1,045,085$0
    		John "Jack" ReedDRI$166,050$0
    		Harry ReidDNV$416,600$0
    		Jim RischRID$84,960$0
    		Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$549,214$0
    		Mike RoundsRSD$234,904$0
    		Marco RubioRFL$518,442$0
    		Bernie SandersIVT$54,927$0
    		Ben SasseRNE$227,410$0
    		Brian SchatzDHI$202,344$0
    		Chuck SchumerDNY$1,203,838$0
    		Tim ScottRSC$658,872$0
    		Jeff SessionsRAL$77,700$0
    		Jeanne ShaheenDNH$275,585$0
    		Richard C. ShelbyRAL$82,150$0
    		Debbie StabenowDMI$536,492$250
    		Dan SullivanRAK$161,841$0
    		Jon TesterDMT$468,855$0
    		John ThuneRSD$385,728$0
    		Thom TillisRNC$375,208$0
    		Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$946,899$0
    		Tom UdallDNM$181,118$0
    		David VitterRLA$44,600$0
    		Mark R. WarnerDVA$673,291$0
    		Elizabeth WarrenDMA$686,019$0
    		Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$300,786$0
    		Roger F. WickerRMS$117,700$0
    		Ron WydenDOR$1,006,028$0

    Interest Groups that supported this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Other physician specialists$10,272,691
    		Physicians$9,118,059
    		Pharmaceutical manufacturing$8,625,639
    		Hospitals$8,196,785
    		Venture capital$4,972,255
    		Livestock$2,298,326
    		Biotech products & research$1,849,495
    		Health, Education & Human Resources$1,301,294
    		Defense-related services$1,070,062
    		Nurses$1,040,021
    		Pharmacists$577,528
    		Health & welfare policy$547,752
    		Medical laboratories$540,070
    		Veterinarians$453,540
    		Military$280,073
    		Elderly issues/Social Security$224,126
    		Physical fitness centers$176,881
    		Public official (elected or appointed)$113,000
    		Health professionals$50,871
    		Defense policy, hawks$37,875
    		AIDS treatment & testing$7,300

    Interest Groups that opposed this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Physicians$9,118,059
    		Consumer groups$750
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