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US HR832

US HR832
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021


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Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
02/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.

AI Summary

This bill, the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021, would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow individuals to safely import certain prescription drugs from approved Canadian pharmacies for personal use. The bill defines the specific criteria for an approved Canadian pharmacy, including requirements around licensing, compliance with Canadian pharmacy laws and regulations, quality assurance measures, and other standards set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The bill would require the Secretary to promulgate regulations and publish a list of approved Canadian pharmacies from which individuals could purchase prescription drugs within certain quantity limits and with a valid U.S. prescription.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/05/2021)

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