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- H.R.1727
H.R.1727: Better Pharmaceuticals for Children Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 22, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 18, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (17 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Better Pharmaceuticals for Children Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for additional deferred effective dates for the approval of certain new drug applications to allow for additional pediatric information developed by further studies. Mandates development, publication, and annual updating of a list of approved drugs for which additional pediatric information may produce health benefits in the pediatric population.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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| May 22, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James C. Greenwood (R-Pa.) |