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S.61: 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. 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2019
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 9, 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. 9, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jan. 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |