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S.2623: Protecting Americans from Drug Marketing Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 3, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2016
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protecting Americans from Drug Marketing Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny a tax deduction for the cost of direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. The bill defines "direct-to-consumer advertising" as any dissemination by or on behalf of a sponsor of a prescription drug product of a prescription drug advertisement that is primarily targeted to the general public through: (1) publication in journals, magazines,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 3, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Al Franken (D-Minn.) |