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H.R.5127: Curb Opioid Misuse By Advancing Technology Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 29, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (4 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Curb Opioid Misuse By Advancing Technology Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the marketing exclusivity period for certain brand name drugs that the Food and Drug Administration approves: (1) on the basis of new clinical abuse potential studies, and (2) with labeling that characterizes the drug's abuse-deterrent properties. This extension does not apply to the marketing exclusivity period for new...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 29, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 29, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) |