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S.525: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 5, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to revise provisions governing the importation of prescription drugs. Waives the limitation on importation of prescription drugs that have been exported from the United States. Prohibits the importation of a qualifying drug unless such drug is imported by: (1) a registered importer; or (2) an individual for personal use....
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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March 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.) |