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Affordable Insulin Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1478| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2019
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Francis Rooney (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-1801: Affordable Medications Act
  • HR 116-447: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
  • S 116-97: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPrescription drugsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees

Affordable Insulin Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1478| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2019
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.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Francis Rooney (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-1801: Affordable Medications Act
  • HR 116-447: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
  • S 116-97: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPrescription drugsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees