Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 15, 2018Health
S.Res. 690
A resolution affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, applauding the life-saving accomplishments of the Act during its 35-year history, and recognizing the need to continue support for research and development of new therapies for rare diseases.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 15, 2018)
Affirms the importance of the Orphan Drug Act.
Recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available.
What just happenedNov 15, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7055-7056)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateNov 15, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7055-7056)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Nov 15, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate