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- H.R.2181
H.R.2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 24, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 23, 2021
Bill Summary
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act This bill allows expanded importation of eligible prescription drugs and addresses related issues. Current law allows the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to authorize the importation of certain eligible prescription drugs from Canada if HHS certifies to Congress that doing so would pose no additional risk to public health and safety and would result in significant cost savings...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 23, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Welch (D-Vt.) |