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S. 4446

BillFederalSenateIntroduced
To modernize the process of accelerated approval of a drug for a serious or life-threatening disease or condition.
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Introduced
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
June 22, 2022
Cosponsors (1)
1D 0R
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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.

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