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HR 1532119th CongressIntroduced

Scientific EXPERT Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
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Establishes a process for externally led, science-focused drug development meetings to address challenges in rare disease drug development through collaboration between FDA, medical experts, patient organizations, and industry stakeholders.

Key Points

  • 1Creates EL-SFDD (Externally Led Science-Focused Drug Development) meetings
  • 2Requires Reagan-Udall Foundation to convene at least four meetings annually
  • 3Establishes multistakeholder steering committee with diverse representation
  • 4Mandates post-meeting reports with transcript and analysis within 180 days
  • 5Requires FDA review division participation in meetings
  • 6Authorizes $1 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030

Impact Areas

Rare disease patients and advocacy groupsPharmaceutical industry developing rare disease treatmentsFDA drug approval processMedical research communityHealthcare providers treating rare diseases
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