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- H.R.1706
H.R.1706: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced March 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Prohibits, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice and an unfair method of competition in or affecting interstate commerce, any person from being a party to any agreement resolving or settling a patent infringement claim in which: (1) an abbreviated new drug (generic) application filer receives anything of value; and (2) such filer agrees not to research, develop, manufacture, market...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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 House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10 .
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| March 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |