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Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act

USA119th CongressHR-9661| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Nicholas A. Langworthy

Nicholas A. Langworthy

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act, aims to modify the requirements for the licensure of biosimilar biological products under the Public Health Service Act. Its primary purpose is to codify that the default expectation for biosimilar licensure does not include clinical studies assessing pharmacodynamics or comparative clinical efficacy. This change is intended to streamline the approval process for biosimilars, potentially accelerating their availability to patients. The legislation specifies that the Secretary may only require additional clinical studies, including those assessing pharmacodynamics or efficacy, if such studies are determined to be necessary to demonstrate biosimilarity. If required, the Secretary must provide written notice of this determination, including justification, either at the time of a biosimilar product development meeting request or within 60 days of an application submission. These amendments will apply to applications submitted on or after the date of the Act's enactment.

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Timeline
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1414
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1414
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-5059: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to streamline the review of biosimilar biological products.

Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act

USA119th CongressHR-9661| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill, known as the Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act, aims to modify the requirements for the licensure of biosimilar biological products under the Public Health Service Act. Its primary purpose is to codify that the default expectation for biosimilar licensure does not include clinical studies assessing pharmacodynamics or comparative clinical efficacy. This change is intended to streamline the approval process for biosimilars, potentially accelerating their availability to patients. The legislation specifies that the Secretary may only require additional clinical studies, including those assessing pharmacodynamics or efficacy, if such studies are determined to be necessary to demonstrate biosimilarity. If required, the Secretary must provide written notice of this determination, including justification, either at the time of a biosimilar product development meeting request or within 60 days of an application submission. These amendments will apply to applications submitted on or after the date of the Act's enactment.

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1414
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1414
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nicholas A. Langworthy

Nicholas A. Langworthy

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-5059: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to streamline the review of biosimilar biological products.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted