Orphan Diseases Act of 1983

Summary

Orphan Diseases Act of 1983 - Establishes the National Commission on Orphan Diseases. Directs such Commission to assess the rare diseases research and related activities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, and other public and private entities. Sets forth assessment priorities and guidelines. Sets forth Commission membership and personnel. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make such appointments. Requires a Commission report to Congress by September 30, 1985. Terminates the Commission 90 days after it submits such report. Authorizes specified appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985. Requires NIH to make a specified amount available from its FY 1984 appropriations for the Commission.

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Timeline

1. 25 February 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 February 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 February 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 March 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 February 1983

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Sponsors

• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
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