To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to precision medicine.

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Congressional Summary of HR 2455

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to define "precision drug or biological product." (Precision medications are commonly understood to be treatments for those patients who are likely to respond to the medication based on a biomarker, which is a biological characteristic such as a genetic factor.)

The FDA must issue and periodically update guidance that addresses the development and use of biomarkers to identify the subset of patients that are likely to respond to a medication.

The FDA may rely upon data previously submitted for a different approved medication or indication to expedite the clinical development of a precision medication that has been designated for the treatment of a serious or rare condition.

Current Status of Bill HR 2455

Bill HR 2455 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2015. Bill HR 2455 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2015.  Bill HR 2455's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 22, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2455

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2455

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationPrescription drugs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2455

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to precision medicine.To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to precision medicine.
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