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.
USA115th CongressHR-1245| House
| Updated: 3/3/2017
Elijah E. Cummings
Democratic Representative
Maryland
Cosponsors (29)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPrescription drugsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees
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.
USA115th CongressHR-1245| House
| Updated: 3/3/2017
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Elijah E. Cummings
Democratic Representative
Maryland
Cosponsors (29)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPrescription drugsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees