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Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-641| Senate 
| Updated: 2/19/2025
Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, enabling individuals to import specific prescription drugs from Canada for personal use. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish regulations within 180 days, allowing the personal importation of up to a 90-day supply of medication, provided it is not for resale. To be eligible, imported drugs must be purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy , dispensed by a licensed Canadian pharmacist, and correspond to a valid prescription from a U.S. physician, ensuring consistency with domestically available medications. The bill explicitly excludes certain categories of drugs from importation, including controlled substances , biological products, infused or injected drugs, and those requiring refrigeration. Approved Canadian pharmacies must be physically located in Canada and certified by the Secretary, meeting rigorous criteria such as being in existence for at least five years, adhering to provincial pharmacy standards, and implementing comprehensive quality assurance programs . These certified pharmacies must also agree to product testing by Secretary-approved laboratories and establish grievance resolution processes, with the Secretary tasked to publish a list of these approved pharmacies to facilitate safe access.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-61
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-259
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4918
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2024
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-61
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-259
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4918
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2024


  • February 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-641| Senate 
| Updated: 2/19/2025
This legislation aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, enabling individuals to import specific prescription drugs from Canada for personal use. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish regulations within 180 days, allowing the personal importation of up to a 90-day supply of medication, provided it is not for resale. To be eligible, imported drugs must be purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy , dispensed by a licensed Canadian pharmacist, and correspond to a valid prescription from a U.S. physician, ensuring consistency with domestically available medications. The bill explicitly excludes certain categories of drugs from importation, including controlled substances , biological products, infused or injected drugs, and those requiring refrigeration. Approved Canadian pharmacies must be physically located in Canada and certified by the Secretary, meeting rigorous criteria such as being in existence for at least five years, adhering to provincial pharmacy standards, and implementing comprehensive quality assurance programs . These certified pharmacies must also agree to product testing by Secretary-approved laboratories and establish grievance resolution processes, with the Secretary tasked to publish a list of these approved pharmacies to facilitate safe access.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-61
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-259
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4918
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2024
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-61
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-259
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4918
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2024


  • February 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted