S 778 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the export of any drug from the United States unless an application for approval of such drug has been obtained under section 505 of such Act.

Introduced 1979-03-27· Sponsored by Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1979-03-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the export of any drug from United States unless it complies with all applicable provisions of such Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to permit the export of a drug if the Secretary finds that such export: (1) is for health purposes; and (2) has the approval of the receiving country, even though it does not comply with such Act.…

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