Funding Scientists at the Peak Age of Discovery Act of 2014
113-HR-5819113th CongressIntroduced Dec 9, 2014Science, Technology, Communications
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1](R-MD-1)Summary
Funding Scientists at the Peak Age of Discovery Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to ensure that the median age of first-time researchers receiving R series (research) grants is under 40 years of age by January 1, 2019, under 39 years of age by January 1, 2022, and under 38 years of age by January 1, 2025. Excludes grants for small business innovation research, small business technology transfer, or clinical trial planning.
Subjects
AgingHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchResearch administration and funding
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 12, 2014House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 9, 2014House floor actions
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2014Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2014Library of Congress