HR 5186
107th Congress
House
Health
Administrative procedure
Commerce
Department of Health and Human Services
Drugs
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Imports
Labeling
Law
Pharmacies
Pharmacists
Drug Importation Act of 2002
Introduced: July 23, 2002
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1