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- H.R.1073
H.R.1073: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to encourage the use of generic instead of nongeneric drugs.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 19, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends Federal law relating to health insurance for Government employees to require that each health insurance contract ensure that, to the extent possible, prescriptions are filled with a generic form of the drug involved unless the nongeneric form is ordered by the provider or requested by the individual.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
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| March 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Carrie P. Meek (D-Fla.) |