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S.296: Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a prescription drug manufacturer to notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) of a discontinuance, interruption, or other adjustment of the manufacture of the drug that would likely result in a shortage of such drug. Requires: (1) six months notice of any discontinuance or planned interruption or adjustment, and (2)...
(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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| Feb. 7, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |