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HR 1956 107th Congress House

Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2001

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with regard to new animal drugs, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 10, 2001 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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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Jun 8, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 23, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E904-905)
May 23, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 23, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 8, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define: "minor species" as animals other than cattle, horses, swine, chickens, turkeys, dogs, and cats; and (2) "minor use" as use on minor species or on other species for a disease or condition that occurs infrequently or in limited geographic areas. Provides for: (1) designation of new animal drugs for minor use; and (2) three-year approval exclusivity.

Provides for establishment of an index of unapproved new animal drugs for minor species, and allows marketing of such drugs that evidence no human food safety concern.

Authorizes: (1) designation of new animal drugs for minor use or minor species; and (2) grants or contracts for development (and exclusivity) of designated new animal drugs. Modifies new animal drug approval requirements.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business research tax credit (not applicable to grant or contract funds) for minor use qualified safety and effectiveness testing expenses.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within the Food and Drug Administration an Office of Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Drug Development.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 2 Republican 3
R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Sep 10, 2002
GREENWOOD, JAMES
· Jun 12, 2002
MCCARTHY, KAREN
· Apr 23, 2002
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Apr 16, 2002
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Nov 1, 2001
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Sep 21, 2001
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 10, 2001
COMBEST, LARRY
· May 23, 2001
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · May 23, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1956: Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1956/
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"H.R. 1956: Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2001." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1956/.
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