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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
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 insulin by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe insulin by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. The key provisions include establishing a process for certifying foreign sellers of insulin, permitting the importation of qualifying insulin from Canada and potentially other countries, requiring labeling and supply chain security measures, and imposing penalties for certain online pharmacy violations. The bill also mandates reports from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Government Accountability Office on the implementation of these changes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1478/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1478/BILLS-116hr1478ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1478/BILLS-116hr1478ih.pdf.pdf |
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