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S.1128: Preserving Access to Orphan Drugs Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 11, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 11, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Preserving Access to Orphan Drugs Act of 2013 - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to exclude any drug or biological product which is approved or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing solely for one or more rare diseases or conditions (orphan drug) from the annual fee on manufacturers or importers with branded prescription drug sales exceeding $5 million. Makes this Act effective as if...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 11, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 11, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) |