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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7384
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 15, 2024Mr. McCaul (for himself, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Bilirakis, Ms. Barragán, Mrs. Trahan, and Mr. Burgess) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue priority review vouchers to encourage treatments for rare pediatric diseases.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024.
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Extension of authority to issue priority review vouchers to encourage treatments for rare pediatric diseases
Section 529(b)(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360ff(b)(5)) is amended—
(1) by striking September 30, 2024 each place it appears and inserting September 30, 2028; and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking September 30, 2026 and inserting September 30, 2030.