HR 3059
104th Congress
House
Health
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commerce
Computer networks
Consumer education
Drugs
Fees
Government Operations and Politics
Government publications
Libraries
Prescription pricing
Science, Technology, Communications
Prescription Drug Consumer Information Act of 1996
Introduced: March 8, 1996
Introduced by:
Durbin, Richard J.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 18, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Mar 8, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 8, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E317-318)
Mar 8, 1996
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Prescription Drug Consumer Information Act of 1996 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prepare and publish annually a consumer guide to prescription drug prices. Regulates guide contents and dissemination. Mandates (except for public libraries) a fee for providing the guide, not to exceed the costs of publication and distribution.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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