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GAIN TOOLS Act of 2022

3/13/2024, 2:29 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3478

Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Through Opening Opportunities to Leverage Science Act of 2022 or the GAIN TOOLS Act of 2022

This bill expands the definition of a qualified infectious disease product (QIDP) to include eligible biological products. Under current law, the first application (or supplement) for a specific product and indication to be designated a QIDP shall receive priority review for market approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

Generally, a biological product designated as a QIDP is one that acts on bacteria or fungi and is intended to treat a serious or life-threatening infection.

However, a biological product with a QIDP designation shall not receive the market exclusivity extension currently available to drugs that receive the designation.

Current Status of Bill S 3478

Bill S 3478 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2022. Bill S 3478 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on January 11, 2022.  Bill S 3478's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3478

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3478

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3478

GAIN TOOLS Act of 2022
GAIN TOOLS Act of 2022
Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Through Opening Opportunities to Leverage Science Act of 2022
A bill to provide for the designation of biological products as qualified infectious disease products.

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