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H.R. 2079 (108th)

Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003

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Introduced

13 May 2003

Last action

20 May 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5], Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]

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Summary

Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define: "minor species" as animals other than cattle, horses, swine, chickens, turkeys, dogs, and cats; and (2) "minor use" as use on minor species or on other species for a disease or condition that occurs infrequently or in limited geographic areas. Provides for: (1) designation of new animal drugs for minor use; and (2) three-year approval exclusivity. Provides for establishment of an index of unapproved new animal drugs for minor species, and allows marketing of such drugs that evidence no human food safety concern. Authorizes: (1) designation of new animal drugs for minor use or minor species; and (2) grants or contracts for development (and exclusivity) of designated new animal drugs. Modifies new animal drug approval requirements.

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Timeline

  1. 13 May 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 May 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 May 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 May 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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