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- H.R.1434
H.R.1434: Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 23, 1993
- Latest Major Action April 14, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 1993 - Establishes in the executive branch the Prescription Drug Price Review Board which shall review the prices of prescription drugs. Permits the Board, after notice and a hearing, to take such actions as may be necessary to revoke a drug patent, if the drug's manufacturer does not reduce the price of a drug found to have an excessive price.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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 23, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |