# 117-hr-853: Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act

117-hr-853, Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-853
- Congress: 117
- Title: Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2021-02-04
- Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] (R-WV), 2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-853 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/853)

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- [117-hr-1193: Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1193)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-853 (as of 2026-10-15).