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H.R.3059: Creating Hope Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 23, 2011
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
173 (76 Democrats, 97 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Creating Hope Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise the priority review voucher program for tropical diseases to: (1) include rare pediatric diseases; (2) allow unlimited transfers of vouchers under the program; and (3) require a sponsor intending to use a voucher to notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) at least 90 days (currently, 365 days) before submission of the application. Revises...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sept. 23, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas) |