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US HR7155

US HR7155
United States-Abraham Accords Cooperation and Security Act of 2024


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for the establishment, within the Food and Drug Administration, of an Abraham Accords Bureau to promote and facilitate cooperation between the Food and Drug Administration and entities in Abraham Accords countries wishing to work with the agency in order to develop and sell products in the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Abraham Accords Bureau within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote and facilitate cooperation between the FDA and entities in "Abraham Accords countries" (countries that have signed the Abraham Accords Declaration) to develop and sell products in the United States. The bureau will develop lists of essential medical, biomedical, and life sciences products and facilities in Abraham Accords countries, consult on manufacturing practices, offer technical assistance, and carry out other functions to support supply chain shifts from "covered countries" (countries of particular concern for religious freedom or with a consistent pattern of human rights violations) to Abraham Accords countries. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress on the bureau's progress and effectiveness.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 01/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Availability and Affordability of Medical Devices and Equipment
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
International Affairs and Foreign Aid
  • ‐ Specific Country and Regional Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7155/all-info 02/01/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7155/BILLS-118hr7155ih.pdf 02/14/2024
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