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Extending Support for Rare Pediatric Disease Drug Development

This act extends a program that encourages pharmaceutical companies to develop treatments for rare diseases affecting children. This means parents and children suffering from these conditions may have greater hope for access to new, effective therapies in the future.
Key points
The program encouraging drug development for rare pediatric diseases will be extended until September 30, 2028.
The authority to issue priority review vouchers for such drugs will be extended until September 30, 2030, potentially speeding up their availability.
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Print number: 118_HR_7384
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Process start date: 2024-02-15