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H.R. 1245 115th Congress House

Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals.

Introduced: February 28, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 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
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
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 Latest action March 3, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • S 469 Identical bill Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
  • S 3411 Affordable Medications Act
  • HR 1776 Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act
  • S 771 Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 19
All 19 Democratic 16
D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Dec 13, 2018
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· Jun 26, 2017
 D
Garamendi, John
California · Apr 27, 2017
 D
Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Mar 30, 2017
VISCLOSKY, PETER
· Mar 9, 2017
O'Rourke, Beto
· Mar 7, 2017
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Feb 28, 2017
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Feb 28, 2017
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Feb 28, 2017
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1245: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1245/
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"H.R. 1245: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1245/.
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