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HR 5945 109th Congress House

Prescription Privacy Protection Act of 2006

Official title: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to protect the privacy of drug prescriber information.

Introduced: July 27, 2006 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Health Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementDrug advertising
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Drug industryDrugsFines (Penalties)MarketingMedical personnelMedical recordsPhysiciansRight of privacySales promotion
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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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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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
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 Latest action August 1, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5945: Prescription Privacy Protection Act of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5945/
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"H.R. 5945: Prescription Privacy Protection Act of 2006." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5945/.
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H.R. 5945, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5945/.
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