HR 386 · 107th Congress · Health

Orphan Drug Program Improvement Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2001-02-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Orphan Drug Program Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, respecting application approval or licensing, to conform the designation of a drug for a rare disease or condition (orphan drug) to reflect such drug's approved labeling. Exempts clinically superior subsequent orphan drugs from the seven-year prohibition of approval respecting a previously approved or licensed drug.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans