Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, celebrating the over 750 new orphan therapies approved since its creation, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases.

HR 242 Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, celebrating the over 750 new orphan therapies approved since its creation, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases

US Congress 116th Congress

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Introduced 03/19/2019

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Rep. Gus Bilirakis


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Rep. Sanford Bishop


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Rep. G. Butterfield


Primary Sponsor

Rep. John Yarmuth


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Bill Flores


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Rep. Suzanne Lee


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Rep. Joseph Neguse


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Health Congressional Tributes Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Drug Therapy Health Care Costs And Insurance Health Care Coverage And Access Health Care Quality Health Promotion And Preventive Care Medical Research Prescription Drugs Research And Development