S. 242 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007
S. 242 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 10, 2007, sponsored by Byron Dorgan with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 10, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Byron Dorgan (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 10, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-1189. (Mar 7, 2007)
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