H.R. 2228 - Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2015
- Sponsor:
- Chellie Pingree
- Summary:
- To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2015
H.R. 2228 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.
- Other Titles
- Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2015
- Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2015
- Sponsor
- Chellie Pingree
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Health
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Canada
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
- Government information and archives
- Prescription drugs
- Trade restrictions
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 5/01/2015 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 5/01/2015 5/01/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 5/01/2015 Introduced in House 5/08/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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