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HR 5186 107th Congress House

Drug Importation Act of 2002

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs.

Introduced: July 23, 2002 See on congress.gov
Health Administrative procedureCommerceDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrugs
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 23, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 23, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 29, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Drug Importation Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit an individual who is not in the business of importing prescription drugs to import prescription drugs which appear to be approved, non-narcotic, and produced by a registered producer.

Provides for a program where a pharmacist who is not otherwise permitted to import a prescription drug may do so when a drug meets the above standard. Excludes controlled substances and biological products.

States that alternative labeling may be required.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jul 23, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5186: Drug Importation Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5186/
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"H.R. 5186: Drug Importation Act of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5186/.
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