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US HR7640

US HR7640
To amend the Orphan Drug Act to reauthorize a program of grants and contracts for the development of drugs for rare diseases and conditions (commonly referred to as "orphan drugs").


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Introduced
05/03/2022
In Committee
05/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Orphan Drug Act to reauthorize a program of grants and contracts for the development of drugs for rare diseases and conditions (commonly referred to as ‘‘orphan drugs’’).

AI Summary

This bill aims to reauthorize a program of grants and contracts for the development of "orphan drugs" - drugs used to treat rare diseases and conditions - under the Orphan Drug Act. Specifically, it proposes to extend the authorized funding period for this program from 2018-2022 to 2023-2027.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/03/2022)

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