Incentivize development of new antibiotics and antifungals targeting dangerous antimicrobial-resistant infections.

Our bill would incentivize the advancement of new innovative antibiotics

Young said the bill would incentivize advancement of new innovative antibiotics to address antimicrobial resistance.

Young, Bennet Introduce PASTEUR Act to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
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"Bill Version Introduced in Senate (IS)"

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo lists S. 4875, the PASTEUR Act of 2026, as introduced in the Senate rather than enacted; Todd Young is listed as a cosponsor, and the latest listed action is referral to HELP on June 23, 2026. No newer lookback-window official action was found.

unresolved same_term A for effort

S. 4875 (IS) - Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions To End Upsurging Resistance Act of 2026 - BILLS-119s4875is | Content Details | GovInfo
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"Our bill would incentivize the advancement of new innovative antibiotics"

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Young's Senate office announced the 2026 PASTEUR Act reintroduction and described the bill as an incentive for development of new antibiotics and antifungals targeting antimicrobial resistance, documenting effort but not final delivery.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Young, Bennet Introduce PASTEUR Act to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 91%