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Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7567| House 
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
David B. McKinley (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2020 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).
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Timeline
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

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Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7567| House 
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2020 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).
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Timeline
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
David B. McKinley (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyEuropean UnionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsLicensing and registrationsPrescription drugs