HR 380 · 110th Congress · Health

Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-10· Sponsored by Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]· 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 Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.(2007-02-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to revise provisions governing the importation of prescription drugs. Waives the limitation on importation of prescription drugs that have been exported from the United States. Prohibits the importation of a qualifying drug unless such drug is imported by: (1) a registered importer; or (2) an individual for personal use. Establishes registration conditions for importers and exporters. Requires the Secretary to inspect places of business, verify chains of custody, inspect facilities, and determine compliance with registration conditions. Sets forth provisions governing the importation of qualifying drugs that are different from U.S. label drugs, including standards for judging such differences. Prohibits manufacturers from: (1) discriminating against registered exporters or importers; (2) causing there to be a difference in a prescription drug distributed in the United States and one distributed in a permitted country; (3) engaging in actions to restrict, prohibit, or delay the importation of a qualifying drug; or (4) engaging in any action that the Federal Trade Commis…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 380, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act

Oct 19, 2007

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on January 10, 2007</p>

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H.R. 380, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act

Oct 19, 2007

Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on January 10, 2007

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans