H.R. 3839 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2012
H.R. 3839 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 31, 2012, sponsored by John C. Carney Jr. with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) define the term "critical drug" based on the medical necessity and vulnerability to shortage of a drug or biological product; (2) establish, make publicly available, and update semiannually a list identifying each critical drug and its manufacturers; (3) promptly remove from…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John C. Carney Jr. (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet. (Feb 16, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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