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H.R.2887: Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 13, 2001
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (16 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to develop an annual list of approved drugs for which: (1) there is a referral, an approved or pending new drug application, or no patent or market exclusivity protection; and (2) additional pediatric safety and effectiveness studies are needed. Directs the Secretary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
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.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 5.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 6.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-277.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
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Mr. Tauzin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2887.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 - 86 (Roll no. 444).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 228.
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Sept. 13, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by James C. Greenwood (R-Pa.) |