Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 25, 2026Health
H.R. 7693
Leo’s Law
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 25, 2026)
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.
What just happenedFeb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5](D-NJ)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Feb 25, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House