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.

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Bill Number

SRES 690

Introduced

Nov 15, 2018

Latest Action

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

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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.

Actions

Nov 15, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7055-7056)
Nov 15, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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