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 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)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 7 statements associated with H.R.3059.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 23, 2011

Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas)

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