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How FDA Approves Drugs and Regulates Their Safety and Effectiveness
Published May 8, 2018Updated Jun 21, 2025
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- HR 3204113th Congress
Drug Quality and Security Act
Nov 27, 2013 · Became Public Law No: 113-54.
- HR 34114th Congress
21st Century Cures Act
Dec 13, 2016 · Became Public Law No: 114-255.
- HR 2430115th Congress
FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
Aug 18, 2017 · Signed by President.
- HR 523897th Congress
Orphan Drug Act
Jan 4, 1983 · Became Public Law No: 97-414.