Orphan Diseases Act of 1983
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Orphan Diseases Act of 1983 - Establishes the National Commission on Orphan Diseases. Directs such Commission to assess the rare diseases research and related activities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, and other public and private entities. Sets forth assessment priorities and guidelines. Sets forth Commission membership and personnel. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make such appointments. Requires a Commission report to Congress by September 30, 1985. Terminates the Commission 90 days after it submits such report. Authorizes specified appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985. Requires NIH to make a specified amount available from its FY 1984 appropriations for the Commission.
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