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H.R.4833: Accuracy in Pharmaceutical Advertisements Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 23, 2002
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Accuracy in Pharmaceutical Advertisements Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose civil penalties for misbranding prescription drugs through a direct-to-consumer advertisement should the person fail to correct or cease such advertisement after receiving written notice from the Secretary of Health and Human Services.Requires the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to report to the appropriate...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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| May 23, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas H. Allen (D-Maine) |