S.Res. 690 — A resolution affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, applauding the life-saving accomplishments of the Act during its 35-year history, and recognizing the need to continue support for research and development of new therapies for rare diseases.

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Affirms the importance of the Orphan Drug Act.

Recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available.

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H.Res. 1154Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, applauding its lifesaving contributions over its 35-year history, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases.
2018-11-16Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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2018-11-15
Introduced in Senate
2018-11-15
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7055-7056)

A resolution affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, applauding the life-saving accomplishments of the Act during its 35-year history, and recognizing the need to continue support for research and development of new therapies for rare diseases.

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