S 783 · 96th Congress · Health

Drug Quality Control and Formulary Act of 1979

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

Bill Progress

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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] Drug Quality Control and Formulary Act of 1979 - Establishes a Formulary Committee within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for the purpose of compiling and publishing a Formulary of the United States, listing those drugs determined to be necessary for good medical practice. Limits drug purchases or payments therefor by any department or agency of the Government to those drugs listed in the Formulary.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]TX
Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]