Create a new pathway for the FDA to approve older drugs for new medical uses.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Old Drugs, New Cures Act?
The bill H.R. 2542 has remained in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means since March 31, 2025. Committee leaders must schedule a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail to receive this action and die in committee. This effort has seen no recorded progress for 15 months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Old Drugs, New Cures Act (H.R. 2542 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8267 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8267 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Donald Davis (D-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.