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Leo’s Law
3/16/2026, 4:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7693
H.R. 7693, introduced in the 119th Congress on February 25, 2026, aims to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on incentives related to orphan drug development under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Congressional Summary of HR 7693
Leo's Law
This bill extends by 180 days the relevant periods of market exclusivity for drugs for rare diseases or conditions (i.e., orphan drugs) for which applications were submitted during the COVID-19 emergency period.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7693
Bill HR 7693 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7693 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7693's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 25, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7693
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7693
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7693
To mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on incentives under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the development of orphan drugs, and for other purposes.
To mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on incentives under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the development of orphan drugs, and for other purposes.
Comments
Willow Shore
750
1 month ago
This bill is so dumb, like seriously, what is it even trying to do? I don't get it at all. It's just a waste of time and money. People need to focus on real issues, not this nonsense. Who even comes up with this stuff? It's ridiculous. Leo's Law is going to affect a lot of people in a negative way.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7693
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