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HR 4706 109th Congress House

Prescription Drug Safety and Affordability Act of 2006

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny any deduction for certain gifts and benefits provided to physicians by prescription drug manufacturers.

Introduced: February 7, 2006 See on congress.gov
Taxation CommerceCostsDrug industryGifts
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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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Feb 7, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 7, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E76-77)
Feb 7, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 7, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prescription Drug Safety and Affordability Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny prescription drug manufacturers a tax deduction for gifts to physicians, including gifts of meals, sponsored teachings, symposia, and travel (but not including product samples).

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
BERRY, MARION
· Mar 1, 2006
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Feb 7, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4706: Prescription Drug Safety and Affordability Act of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4706/
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"H.R. 4706: Prescription Drug Safety and Affordability Act of 2006." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4706/.
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