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H.R. 1184

Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 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).

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20](D-NY)Sponsor
9 cosponsors5 D4 R
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2021 — Informed