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S.1882: FAIR Generics Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2011
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act or the FAIR Generics Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to revise the definition of “first applicant” for purposes of the 180-day exclusivity period given to first applicants to file an abbreviated new drug application (generic drug). Makes applicants for a generic drug eligible for the exclusivity period only if they have not entered into a disqualifying agreement (an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Nov. 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |