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HR 698 107th Congress House

Prescription Reimportation, Improvement, Correction, and Enhancement Act

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

Introduced: March 1, 2001 Introduced by: Sanders, Bernard Independent · Vermont 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 14, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 14, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 14, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Prescription Reimportation, Improvement, Correction, and Enhancement Act - Amends Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act provisions concerning the importation by pharmacists and wholesalers of certain prescription drugs with respect to: (1) testing and labeling; (2) nondiscrimination; and (3) a study and report. Authorizes appropriations.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 4, 2001
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 1, 2001
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 1, 2001
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 14, 2001
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 14, 2001
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Feb 14, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 698: Prescription Reimportation, Improvement, Correction, and Enhancement Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-698/
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