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Introduced
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
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 process for certifying foreign sellers that can sell qualifying prescription drugs to importers or individuals in the United States. The bill also imposes penalties for operating online pharmacies that sell adulterated or counterfeit drugs, and requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of the bill's provisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Peter Welch (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Cori Bush (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Mondaire Jones (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/24/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2181/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2181/BILLS-117hr2181ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2181/BILLS-117hr2181ih.pdf.pdf |
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