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- H.RES.1311
H.RES.1311: Expressing support for the charitable collection and good samaritan distribution to uninsured, low-income Americans of Food and Drug Administration-approved, medically-appropriate, non-expired, non-narcotic prescription medications by non-profit organizat
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 29, 2010
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care professionals, and institutions providing health care to make charitable donations of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, medically appropriate, non-expired, non-narcotic prescription medications to nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to fill prescriptions for low-income Americans. Expresses support for exempting pharmaceutical companies from liability arising from the...
(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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| April 29, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |