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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
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
 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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