Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 18, 2021)
Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2021
This bill addresses rare diseases, including by requiring the Food and Drug Administration to ensure the inclusion of rare disease experts and staff members in various parts of the drug review process.
The bill also requires certain reports to address issues related to rare diseases and drugs for treating such diseases (sometimes referred to as orphan drugs if the rarity of the disease makes it difficult for the drug to be profitable).
What just happenedFeb 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 18, 2021
- Feb 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House