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- S.2041
S.2041: Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2015 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to award the sponsor of a new drug or biological product for the treatment of newborns a neonatal drug exclusivity voucher upon approval of the medication. A neonatal drug exclusivity voucher is a transferable voucher for a one-year extension of all existing patents and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 16, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |