HR174Introduced in the House
Requests the state surgeon general and the Louisiana Department of Health to assess the feasibility of advancing fenbendazole or similar treatments for potential human use in cancer treatment and to provide guidance on engaging federal authorities for expedited evaluation while protecting public health
Introduced by Charles Owen, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requests the state surgeon general and the Louisiana Department of Health to assess the feasibility of advancing fenbendazole or similar treatments for potential human use in cancer treatment and to provide guidance on engaging federal authorities for expedited evaluation while protecting public health
Where it stands
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
May 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Vote on HR 174 FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1293) · May 18, 2026
86
Yes
0
No
19
Absent or Not Voting
105 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Danny McCormick | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Jackson | 2 | Yes |
| Tammy Phelps | 3 | Yes |
| Joy Walters | 4 | Absent |
| Dennis Bamburg | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Melerine | 6 | Yes |
| Lawrence Bagley | 7 | Absent |
| Raymond Crews | 8 | Yes |
| Dodie Horton | 9 | Yes |
| Wayne McMahen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Reported favorably (10-0).
Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.
Read by title, amended, roll called, yeas 86, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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