HR 5186 · 107th Congress · Health

Drug Importation Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2002-07-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Drug Importation Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit an individual who is not in the business of importing prescription drugs to import prescription drugs which appear to be approved, non-narcotic, and produced by a registered producer. Provides for a program where a pharmacist who is not otherwise permitted to import a prescription drug may do so when a drug meets the above standard. Excludes controlled substances and biological products. States that alternative labeling may be required.…

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Cosponsors (20)

3 Democrats17 Republicans