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Introduced
01/10/2019
01/10/2019
In Committee
01/10/2019
01/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. This bill addresses the importation of drugs from Canada and other foreign countries. The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting wholesalers, pharmacies, and individuals to import certain prescription drugs from Canada. After two years, The FDA, may permit the importation of prescription drugs from other countries. The bill establishes a process for certifying foreign sellers—a licensed foreign pharmacy or foreign wholesale distributor.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe prescription drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish regulations within 180 days to permit the importation of qualifying prescription drugs from Canada. After two years, the FDA may also allow importation from other countries that have comparable drug safety standards to the United States. The bill establishes a certification process for foreign sellers, such as licensed foreign pharmacies and wholesale distributors, and sets requirements for individuals importing prescription drugs. The bill also prohibits drug manufacturers from engaging in discriminatory practices that limit the importation of drugs under this program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (25)
Bernie Sanders (I)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 01/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/97/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s97/BILLS-116s97is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s97/BILLS-116s97is.pdf.pdf |
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