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H.R.6151: Responsibility in Drug and Device Advertising Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 22, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (8 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Responsibility in Drug and Device Advertising Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit direct-to-consumer advertising in the first three years after approval of a new drug or device. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) waive such prohibition if such advertising would have an affirmative value to public health; and (2) continue such prohibition in subsequent years if the drug or device...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 22, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) |