Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 174: DRUGS/TESTING: 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
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 174 is a resolution introduced in the Louisiana House on April 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: DRUGS/TESTING: 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. Primary sponsor: Chuck Owen (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 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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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Owen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Beryl Amedée | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Stephanie Berault | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Wilford Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Kim Carver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Tehmi Chassion | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Dodie Horton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Rodney Schamerhorn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Sylvia Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.
- Read by title, amended, roll called, yeas 86, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
- Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
- Reported favorably (10-0).
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
- Read by title. Lies over under the rules.