H.R. 2427 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2003
H.R. 2427 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 11, 2003, sponsored by Gil Gutknecht with 53 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2003 - (Sec. 4) Amends the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations allowing qualifying individuals to import covered products (in addition to pharmacists and wholesalers, whom current law authorizes to import such products). Amends provision pertaining to record keeping regarding imported covered products.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gil Gutknecht (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 35 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 11, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 25, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 25, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 25, 2003 · Passed243–186
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Pharmaceutical Market Access ActHouse · Jul 25, 2003
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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