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Introduced
02/28/2017
02/28/2017
In Committee
02/28/2017
02/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act, would amend 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, defines qualifying prescription drugs, and sets requirements for importers. The bill also prohibits manufacturers from engaging in discriminatory practices that would restrict the importation of drugs. It requires reports on the implementation and effects of the program, including on drug safety and cost-savings to consumers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Bernie Sanders (I)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Al Franken (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 02/28/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/469/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s469/BILLS-115s469is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s469/BILLS-115s469is.pdf.pdf |
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