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H.R. 1073 (105th)

To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to encourage the use of generic instead of nongeneric drugs.

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Introduced

13 March 1997

Last action

19 March 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Maxine Waters, Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Bennie Thompson, James McGovern, WALTER JONES, Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

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Summary

Amends Federal law relating to health insurance for Government employees to require that each health insurance contract ensure that, to the extent possible, prescriptions are filled with a generic form of the drug involved unless the nongeneric form is ordered by the provider or requested by the individual.

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Timeline

  1. 13 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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