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H.R. 7640 (117th)

To amend the Orphan Drug Act to reauthorize a program of grants and contracts for the development of drugs for rare diseases and conditions (commonly referred to as "orphan drugs").

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Introduced

3 May 2022

Last action

3 May 2022 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare

Summary

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Food and Drug Administration's Orphan Products Grants Program, which supports clinical research and product development for rare diseases and conditions.

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Timeline

  1. 3 May 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 May 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 May 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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