US HB1478 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe insulin by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals.
Title
Affordable Insulin Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] | Rep. Francis Rooney [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-02-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2019-02-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB447 (Related) 2019-01-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
SB97 (Related) 2019-01-10 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SB1801 (Related) 2019-06-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SB97 (Related) 2019-01-10 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SB1801 (Related) 2019-06-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Canada
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health
Prescription drugs
Trade restrictions
User charges and fees
Canada
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health
Prescription drugs
Trade restrictions
User charges and fees
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1478/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1478/BILLS-116hr1478ih.pdf |
