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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow individuals to safely import prescription drugs from approved Canadian pharmacies for personal use, up to a 90-day supply. The bill establishes criteria for what qualifies as an "approved Canadian pharmacy," including requirements related to licensing, compliance with Canadian laws and regulations, quality assurance measures, and prohibitions on reselling products from pharmacies outside Canada. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to publish a list of approved Canadian pharmacies on the FDA website, from which individuals can purchase eligible prescription drugs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Amy Klobuchar (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Angus King (I),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 02/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/259/all-info | 02/06/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s259/BILLS-117s259is.pdf | 02/27/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s259/BILLS-117s259is.pdf.pdf | 02/27/2021 |
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