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- H.R.5993
H.R.5993: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 28, 2006
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2006
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit a holder of a new, approved drug application from manufacturing, marketing, selling, or distributing a generic version of such drug during any exclusivity period granted to manufacturers of generic brands.
(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, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.) |