S. 204 - Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan Mclinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017

Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan Mclinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017

S. 204 — 115^th Congress (2017–2018)

Summary

A bill to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes. (by CRS)

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Title

A bill to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes.

Other Titles

• Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017
• Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017
• Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017
• Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2017
• Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2017
• Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017

Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Co-Sponsors

• John Barrasso
• Roy Blunt
• John Boozman
• Richard Burr
• Shelley Moore Capito
• Thad Cochran
• Bob Corker
• Tom Cotton
• Mike Crapo
• Ted Cruz
• Steve Daines
• Joe Donnelly
• Michael B. Enzi
• Deb Fischer
• Jeff Flake
• Cory Gardner
• Lindsey Graham
• Chuck Grassley
• Orrin G. Hatch
• Dean Heller
• John Hoeven
• James M. Inhofe
• Johnny Isakson
• John Kennedy
• Angus S. King, Jr.
• James Lankford
• Mike Lee
• Joe Manchin, III
• John McCain
• Mitch McConnell
• Jerry Moran
• Lisa Murkowski
• Rand Paul
• David Perdue
• Rob Portman
• James E. Risch
• Mike Rounds
• Marco Rubio
• Ben Sasse
• Richard C. Shelby
• Luther Strange
• Dan Sullivan
• Thom Tillis
• Patrick J. Toomey
• Roger F. Wicker
• Todd Young

Subjects

• Health
• Civil actions and liability
• Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
• Drug therapy
• Health technology, devices, supplies
• Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
• Prescription drugs
• Product safety and quality

Related Bills

• H.R. 878 (115^th) : Right to Try Act of 2017
• H.R. 5247 (115^th) : Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan Mclinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018
• H.R. 2368 (115^th) : Right to Try Act
• H.Res. 905 (115^th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 5515) to Authorize Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 for Military Activities of the Department of Defense and for Military Construction, to Prescribe Military Personnel Strengths for Such Fiscal Year, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Bill (S. 204) to Authorize the Use of Unapproved Medical Products by Patients Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness in Accordance with State Law, and for Other Purposes; and Providing for Consideration of the Bill (S. 2155) to Promote Economic Growth, Provide Tailored Regulatory Relief, and Enhance Consumer Protections, and for Other Purposes.

Major Actions

Introduced	1/24/2017
Referred to Committee
Amendments (1 proposed)
Senate	8/03/2017
Passed House	5/22/2018
Signed by President	5/30/2018

Bill History

• All Votes
• All Actions
• Amendments

	Chamber/Committee	Motion	Date	Result
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 753 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	8/03/2017	by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.	8/03/2017	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: S 204 Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act	5/22/2018	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 187 voted YES 231 voted NO 10 voted present/not voting
currently selected	House	On Passage: S 204 Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act	5/22/2018	This bill PASSED the House 250 voted YES 169 voted NO 9 voted present/not voting

	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	1/24/2017
		1/24/2017	Introduced in Senate
		1/24/2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
select this vote	Vote	8/03/2017	Amendment SA 753 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		8/03/2017
		8/03/2017	Senate amendment submitted
		8/03/2017	Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 753 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		8/03/2017	Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 753 proposed by Senator Johnson.
		8/03/2017	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
		8/03/2017	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
select this vote	Senate Vote on Passage	8/03/2017	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
		8/03/2017	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
		8/03/2017	Amendment SA 753 proposed by Senator Johnson. (consideration: CR S4788-4789; text: CR S4788-4789) In the nature of a substitute.
		8/04/2017	Received in the House.
		8/04/2017	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
		8/11/2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
		5/21/2018	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 905 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
		5/22/2018	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905.
		5/22/2018	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
		5/22/2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 204.
		5/22/2018	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
		5/22/2018	Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
		5/22/2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike everything after section 1 and insert a completely new text.
		5/22/2018	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
		5/22/2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
select this vote	Vote	5/22/2018	On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: S 204 Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act
currently selected	House Vote on Passage	5/22/2018	On Passage: S 204 Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act
	Presented to President	5/24/2018	Presented to President.
	Signed	5/30/2018	Signed by President.
	Enacted	5/30/2018	Became Public Law No: 115-176.

	Number	Sponsor	Date Offered	Status
select this vote	S. Amdt. 753	Johnson, Ron [R-WI]	August 3, 2017	Passed by voice vote on August 2, 2017.
	In the nature of a substitute. Show amendment details