Senate Bills - 108th Congress

S. 741—The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2004

On March 27, 2003 Senator Jeff Sessions introduced S. 741, the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2004, which was referred to the Senate Health, Education, labor and Pesnions Committee. Provisions would increase the availability of new therapies for minor species animals for which treatments for many ailments do not exist or are unavailable. Provisions in Title II, Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection, of interest to NIH would require the Secretary of HHS, acting through the Director of NIH, to convene an ad hoc panel of nationally recognized experts in allergy and immunology to review current basic and clinical research efforts related to food allergies. Not later than one year after enactment, the Panel would be required to make recommendations to the Secretary for enhancing and coordinating food allergies research. The Secretary would be required to make these recommendations available to the public.

COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITEE ACTION

March 8, 2004 – The Senate passed S. 741 by Unanimous Consent

July 20, 2004 – The House passed S. 741 under suspension of the rules by a two thirds majority vote.

Legislative Update (August 2004): Food Allergies Research