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- H.R.4392
H.R.4392: To provide for the importation of pharmaceutical products under a compulsory license as provided for under the World Trade Organization.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2005
- Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to inform the General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the United States: (1) declares itself an eligible importing member for the purpose of being able to import pharmaceutical products pursuant to the Decision of the General Council of August 30, 2003, on "Implementation of paragraph six of the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and public health;" and (2) withdraws its name from...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Nov. 18, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas H. Allen (D-Maine) |