A resolution affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, applauding the life-saving accomplishments of the Act during its 35-year history, and recognizing the need to continue support for research and development of new therapies for rare diseases.

Summary

Affirms the importance of the Orphan Drug Act. Recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available.

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Timeline

1. 15 November 2018

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7055-7056)

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2. 15 November 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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• Introduced in Senate · 15 November 2018 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
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