S. 415 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the scope of new chemical exclusivity.
S. 415 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by Bill Cassidy with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 117-9
What it does
This bill provides statutory authority for the existing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) practice of defining active ingredient more narrowly as active moiety in certain situations, such as when determining whether a new drug is entitled to a market exclusivity period or providing priority review of drugs for treating rare pediatric diseases.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 10, 2021
- Passed the HouseApr 14, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentApr 20, 2021
- Became lawApr 23, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-9. (Apr 23, 2021)
Other Health bills in the 117th Congress
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- S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021
- S. 578: Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021
- H.R. 941: TRANSPLANT Act of 2021
- S. 610: Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act
- H.R. 3537: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act
- S. 1543: STANDUP Act of 2021
- S. 1662: Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation…
- H.R. 189: John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2021
- H.R. 1667: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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