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HR 2717 108th Congress House

Affordable Medicine Safety and Access Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a program to provide for the voluntary certification of Internet and mail-order pharmacies, to a… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a program to provide for the voluntary certification of Internet and mail-order pharmacies, to amend such Act to authorize, subject to certain conditions, the importation by individuals of prescription drugs from Canada for personal use, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 21, 2003 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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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Jul 23, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 14, 2003
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Latest action July 23, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Affordable Medicine Safety and Access Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, directly or through contract with one or more public or nonprofit private entities, to establish a voluntary program to certify Internet and mail-order pharmacies. Sets conditions for certification which shall protect consumers, including controls to protect patient privacy and confidentiality. States that certification shall be effective for one year but may be renewed. Allows the Secretary to terminate a certification. Prohibits an Internet or mail-order pharmacy: (1) displaying a seal of certification without in fact being certified; or (2) making a false claim of certification.

Adds provisions concerning the importation by individuals of prescription drugs from Canada under specified circumstances. Directs the Secretary to establish by regulation, for such circumstances, a waiver of prohibitions under the Act that apply to such drugs.

Directs the Secretary to conduct studies regarding: (1) Internet and mail-order pharmacies claiming Canadian sources for prescription drugs; and (2) in-person personal importation from Canada.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
FROST, MARTIN
· Jul 21, 2003
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 21, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2717: Affordable Medicine Safety and Access Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2717/
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