Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 28, 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.
What just happenedMar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2017
- Mar 3, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House