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.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced March 2, 1993
  • Latest Major Action March 16, 1993

Bill Cosponsors

93 (44 Democrats, 49 Republicans)

Bill Summary

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.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
March 2, 1993

Introduced in the House by Charles W. Stenholm (D-Texas)

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