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H.R.5629: Pathway for Biosimilars Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 13, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 14, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (25 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Pathway for Biosimilars Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow a person to submit an application for licensure of a biological product based on its similarity to a licensed biological product (the reference product).Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve the application if: (1) the biological product is biosimilar to the reference product with respect to each condition of use for which the reference product...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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| March 13, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) |