HR 757
108th Congress
House
Commerce
Drug industry
Electronic government information
Fines (Penalties)
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Government publicity
Health
Hospitals
Internet
Law
Marketing
Nursing homes
Pharmacies
Pharmacists
Physicians
Rebates
Sales promotion
Science, Technology, Communications
Drug Company Gift Disclosure Act
Introduced: February 13, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 13, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 13, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Drug Company Gift Disclosure Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs the value, nature, and purpose of: (1) gifts made to covered health entities in connection with marketing activities; and (2) cash rebates, discounts, or any other financial consideration to any pharmaceutical benefit manager in connection with marketing activities. Makes such information available to the public, but retains the confidentiality of trade secrets. Establishes civil penalties for violations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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