S. 2512 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act
S. 2512 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2016, sponsored by Al Franken with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-146
What it does
Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add Zika virus disease to the list of tropical diseases under the priority review voucher program, which awards a voucher to the sponsor of a new drug or biological product that is approved to prevent or treat a tropical disease.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Al Franken (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2016
- Passed the SenateMar 17, 2016
- Passed the HouseApr 12, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentApr 14, 2016
- Became lawApr 19, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-146. (Apr 19, 2016)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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