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H.R.1353: PATIENT Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 20, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Promoting Access for Treatments Ideal in Enhancing New Therapies Act of 2015 or the PATIENT Act of 2015 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend to five years the three-year marketing exclusivity period provided to certain new drugs that include an active ingredient that was already approved by the Food and Drug Administration. A drug is provided this extended exclusivity period if it is approved for a new indication...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 13, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |