H.R. 328 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005
H.R. 328 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 25, 2005, sponsored by Gil Gutknecht with 121 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 121
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations permitting pharmacists, pharmacies, wholesalers, and individuals to import qualifying drugs from certain countries into the United States. Sets forth registration requirements for exporters.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gil Gutknecht (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 84 Democrats, 36 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4861) (Jun 21, 2005)
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- S. 544: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
- H.R. 3423: Medical Device User Fee Stabilization Act of 2005
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- H.R. 1132: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005
- S. 172: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all…
- H.R. 2520: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
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- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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