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Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 1993

Introduced: March 23, 1993 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 14, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 23, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 23, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E738-739)
Mar 23, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 1993 - Establishes in the executive branch the Prescription Drug Price Review Board which shall review the prices of prescription drugs. Permits the Board, after notice and a hearing, to take such actions as may be necessary to revoke a drug patent, if the drug's manufacturer does not reduce the price of a drug found to have an excessive price.

What's happening now April 14, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Sep 9, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1434: Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1434/
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"H.R. 1434: Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1434/.
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