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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 Sponsor
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
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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March 2, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Charles W. Stenholm (D-Texas) |