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H.R.5311: Prescription Drug Affordability Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 26, 2002
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2002
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prescription Drug Affordability Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise provisions concerning the timing of generic drug availability.Requires applicants (pharmaceutical companies) to register their patents with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) within 30 days of approval (or issuance for subsequently issued patents).Makes failure to timely register a bar to civil actions for patent infringement.Requires...
(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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| July 26, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by John Thune (R-S.D.) |