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- H.R.4865
H.R.4865: Orphan Drug Act Amendments of 1994
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Aug. 1, 1994
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 1994
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Bill Summary
Orphan Drug Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to change from seven to four years the period of market exclusivity guaranteed to any approved orphan drug. Specifies that orphan drugs of "limited commercial potential," as defined by regulations to be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (based on total sales revenue for such drug during the four-year exclusivity period or other...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-746.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.
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| Aug. 1, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) |