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Introduced
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
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 importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals.
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. It establishes a certification process for foreign sellers, defines qualifying prescription drugs that can be imported, and prohibits certain unfair and discriminatory practices by manufacturers. The bill also imposes reporting requirements and allows for temporary suspension of importation in certain circumstances.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Bernie Sanders (I)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security. Hearings held. (on 03/23/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/920/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s920/BILLS-117s920is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s920/BILLS-117s920is.pdf.pdf |
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