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BillHR 3747 · 119

AADAPT Act

Introduced
Jun 5, 2025
Cosponsors
82
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to research and develop new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections. Funds efforts to improve antibiotic development and use.

Sponsored By

Troy Balderson
Republican · Ohio · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 5, 2025
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people suffering from antibiotic-resistant infections, potentially providing them with new treatment options. It also impacts the medical and pharmaceutical industries by funding research and development of new antibiotics.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
78backers
  • Democratic58
  • Republican20
Cross-party cosponsors58 · 75%

Documents

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Cosponsors (82)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJun 5, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.