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H.R.1480: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 10, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (5 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 9, 2017
Bill Summary
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting individuals to import a prescription drug purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy that: is dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; is purchased for personal use in quantities not greater than a 90-day...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 10, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) |