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H.R. 1478 116th Congress House

Affordable Insulin Act of 2019

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

Introduced: February 28, 2019 Introduced by: Peter Welch Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Became law
Mar 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 1, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Affordable Insulin Act of 2019

This bill addresses the importation of insulin from Canada and other foreign countries.

The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting wholesalers, pharmacies, and individuals to import certain insulin from Canada. The FDA may also permit the importation of insulin from certain other countries under specified circumstances.

The bill also establishes a process for certifying licensed foreign pharmacies and foreign wholesale distributors.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 97 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
  • S 1801 Affordable Medications Act
  • HR 447 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1478: Affordable Insulin Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1478/
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