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H.R.4784: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 17, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (12 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise provisions regarding review and approval of generic drug applications or supplements to generic drug applications for drugs: (1) for which there is a shortage, or (2) that have not been recently introduced to the market by more than one manufacturer and for which tentative approval has not been granted to more than two applications. The...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 18, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 17, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 17, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) |