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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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)
Diana Harshbarger (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Don Davis (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Andy Harris (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Mike Levin (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Randy Weber (R),
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
Official Document
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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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