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- H.R.3059
H.R.3059: Prescription Drug Consumer Information Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 8, 1996
- Latest Major Action March 18, 1996
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Prescription Drug Consumer Information Act of 1996 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prepare and publish annually a consumer guide to prescription drug prices. Regulates guide contents and dissemination. Mandates (except for public libraries) a fee for providing the guide, not to exceed the costs of publication and distribution.
(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 Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| March 8, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |