HR 1245
115th Congress
House
Health
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Canada
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
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Prescription drugs
Trade restrictions
User charges and fees
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
Introduced: February 28, 2017
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting wholesalers, pharmacies, and individuals to import certain prescription drugs from Canada. The FDA, within two years, may permit the importation of prescription drugs from other countries.
The bill establishes a process for certifying foreign sellers—a licensed foreign pharmacy or foreign wholesale distributor.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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