HR 5945
109th Congress
House
Health
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug advertising
Drug industry
Drugs
Fines (Penalties)
Marketing
Medical personnel
Medical records
Physicians
Right of privacy
Sales promotion
Prescription Privacy Protection Act of 2006
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 27, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Prescription Privacy Protection Act of 2006 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit a drug manufacturer from, directly or indirectly, using prescriber identifiable health information for commercial purposes. Establishes a penalty for violation of such prohibition.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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