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BENEFIT Act of 2023

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1092

The BENEFIT Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 1092, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide additional support and resources to individuals and families who are struggling financially.

One key aspect of the BENEFIT Act is the expansion of federal benefits programs, such as unemployment insurance and food assistance, to help those in need. The bill also aims to increase access to affordable healthcare and housing for low-income individuals and families.

In addition, the BENEFIT Act includes provisions to improve job training and education programs, with the goal of helping people secure stable employment and increase their earning potential. The bill also seeks to address issues of income inequality and economic insecurity by implementing policies that promote economic growth and job creation. Overall, the BENEFIT Act of 2023 is focused on providing much-needed support to individuals and families facing financial hardship, with the ultimate goal of improving their quality of life and economic well-being.

Congressional Summary of HR 1092

Better Empowerment Now to Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2023 or the BENEFIT Act of 2023

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider relevant patient experience data in the risk-benefit assessment framework used in the process for approving new drugs.

After a new drug application has been approved, the FDA's public statement about how it used patient experience data shall include a description of how such data was considered in the risk-benefit assessment framework.

Current Status of Bill HR 1092

Bill HR 1092 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2023. Bill HR 1092 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 17, 2023.  Bill HR 1092's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 24, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1092

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
46
Democrat Cosponsors
24
Republican Cosponsors
22
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1092

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1092

BENEFIT Act of 2023
BENEFIT Act of 2023
Better Empowerment Now to Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2023
To strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs.

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