US HB4712 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-3)
Status: Engrossed on November 18 2020 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-18 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes.

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Title

Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-11-18SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2020-11-17HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-11-17HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5807)
2020-11-17HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4712.
2020-11-17HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5807-5809)
2020-11-17HouseMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-11-16HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 470.
2020-11-16HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-572.
2020-07-15HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-07-15HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-03-11HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
2020-03-11HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-10-18HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-10-17HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-10-17HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB3271 (Related) 2020-02-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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