⏰ STARTING NOW - the Health Subcommittee will consider legislative proposals that could significantly impact our fight for better healthcare policies. Among the critical measures being reviewed is the Reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program. The Creating Hope Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7384) reauthorizes the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) program for four years, ensuring this vital incentive that has no cost to taxpayers can continue to spur innovation in rare diseases that disproportionately affect children. Learn more and take action here: https://lnkd.in/dDn8QB4 Watch Subcommittee livestream here: https://lnkd.in/eeQdpmbY #HealthSubcommittee #advocacy #raredisease
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