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H.R.478: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (12 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 10, 2019
Bill Summary
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting individuals to import a prescription drug purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy if the drug is dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; is purchased for personal use in quantities not greater than a 90-day supply; is filled using a valid prescription issued by a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 10, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan. 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) |