H.R.1165: Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act

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Bill Summary

Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the SAFE Drug Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) order postmarket studies of approved drugs upon receiving evidence of a significant issue regarding the safety or lack of effectiveness of such a drug; and (2) establish restrictions on the distribution or use of the drug during the period in which the study is...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 16, 2007

Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

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