Bill103th CongressFiled Mar 2, 1993Health
H.R. 1178
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow licensed veterinarians to order the extra-label use of drugs in animals, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 2, 1993)
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit the extra-label use of drugs in animals if such use is upon the order of a licensed veterinarian, is in compliance with appropriate regulations, and is in the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Prohibits such use if it results in unacceptable residues of a drug in food.
What just happenedMar 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17](D-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMar 2, 1993
- Mar 16, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 2, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 2, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H
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- Mar 2, 1993IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House