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- H.R.3553
H.R.3553: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the approval of any drug that infringes the right to life, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 28, 2005
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from approving an application for a drug the intended use of which would infringe the right to life, including a drug intended to assist with suicide or induce an abortion. Deems past approved applications for such drugs to be withdrawn and deems such drugs to be adulterated.
(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 28, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) |