Bill113th CongressFiled Dec 11, 2014Health
H.R. 5854
To allow the importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients who execute an informed consent document.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 11, 2014)
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to declare that nothing in it or in the Public Health Service Act shall prevent or restrict, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall not implement or enforce any law to prevent or restrict, the importation, distribution, or sale of investigational drugs or devices for terminally ill patients.
What just happenedDec 11, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9](D-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 11, 2014
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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