Senate Bill 4446
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Modernizing the Accelerated Approval Pathway Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 22, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4446
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Modernizing the Accelerated Approval Pathway Act of 2022
This bill modifies provisions relating to the accelerated approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, including by requiring the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to publish its reasons when it determines a postapproval study to be unnecessary. The bill also establishes a pilot program and an FDA council to support the development of drugs for rare diseases and ensure the appropriate use of the accelerated approval pathway, respectively.
June 22, 2022
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06/22/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3077-3078)
06/22/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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Dec 29, 2022 5:48:34 PM