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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
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 ensure that valid generic drugs may enter the market. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (FAIR Generics Act), amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure that valid generic drugs can enter the market more quickly. It does this by modifying the rules around the 180-day exclusivity period granted to the first generic applicant, preventing agreements between branded and generic drug companies that delay the market entry of generic drugs, and requiring notification to the FDA of certain agreements related to generic drug approvals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (on 04/08/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1506/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1506/BILLS-116hr1506ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1506/BILLS-116hr1506ih.pdf.pdf |
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