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- H.R.4400
H.R.4400: Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2016
- Latest Major Action Feb. 5, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (25 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add the Zika virus to the list of tropical diseases under the priority review voucher program, which awards a voucher to the sponsor of a new drug or biological product that is approved to prevent or treat a tropical disease. (A voucher entitles the holder to have a future new drug or biological product application...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 1, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 1, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) |