Developments

First Look: Uniting and Securing America (USA) Act of 2018 (HR 4796, 115th Congress)

Government
Elected Body
Robotics/AI

Provides relief from removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States before reaching the age of 18, improves border security, and fosters United States engagement in Central America.

Updated last April 17, 2018

for the 01/16/2018 version of HR 4796.

First Look: Aidan's Law (HR 5453, 115th Congress)

Government
Elected Body
Neuroscience

Provides for state administration of newborn screening for adrenoleukodystrophy.

Updated last April 16, 2018

for the 04/10/2018 version of HR 5453.

An Evidence Framework for Genetic Testing (National Academies Report)

Government
Agency
Genetics/Genomics

Original Development Brief – Recommends a framework for decision-making regarding the use of genetic tests in clinical care.

Updated last November 20, 2017

for the 03/27/2017 report.

First Look: FDA De Novo Classification of the 23andMe PGS Genetic Health Risk Report for BRCA1/BRCA2

Government
Agency
Industry
Genetics/Genomics

Approves marketing of 23andMe’s direct-to-consumer genetic test for selected variants of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations associated with breast cancer and establishes a new category for this device and similar devices.

Updated last April 12, 2018

for the 03/06/2018 approval.

Childhood Cancer STAR Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-180)

Government
Elected Body
Statute
Genetics/Genomics

Original Development Brief – Amends a series of sections throughout the Public Health Service Act to improve the treatment and understanding of pediatric cancers and late effects for survivors and their families.

Updated last June 8, 2018

for Public Law 115-180.

First Look: Treasury Department's sanctions on Russian sources for cyberattacks on US energy infrastructure

Government
Executive
Energy

Imposes financial sanctions on Russian individuals and entities for recent cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure, including electric utility companies and power plants.

Updated last April 3, 2018

for the 03/15/2018 sanctions.

Science Module: Energy Storage

Science
Energy

Updated last March 29, 2018

First Look: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Related Dystrophinopathies: Developing Drugs for Treatment (FDA Guidance for Industry)

Government
Agency
Industry
Genetics/Genomics

Provides guidance for consideration when developing a drug for treatment of dystrophin-related diseases.

Updated last March 28, 2018

for the 02/2018 guidance.

First Look: Strategies to Address Antibiotic Resistance (STAAR) Act (S 2469, 115th Congress)

Government
Elected Body
Genetics/Genomics

Modifies the Public Health Service Act to increase governmental efforts focused on antibiotic resistance.

Updated last March 27, 2018

for the 02/28/2018 version of S 2469.

Trump Administration's Imposition of Tariffs on Imported Solar Cells and Modules

Government
Executive
Energy

Original Development Brief – Establishes import tariffs on solar cells and modules from 2018 to 2022 in order to protect US solar manufacturers.

Updated last March 23, 2018

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