Affordable Medicine Safety and Access Act

Summary

Affordable Medicine Safety and Access Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, directly or through contract with one or more public or nonprofit private entities, to establish a voluntary program to certify Internet and mail-order pharmacies. Sets conditions for certification which shall protect consumers, including controls to protect patient privacy and confidentiality. States that certification shall be effective for one year but may be renewed. Allows the Secretary to terminate a certification. Prohibits an Internet or mail-order pharmacy: (1) displaying a seal of certification without in fact being certified; or (2) making a false claim of certification. Adds provisions concerning the importation by individuals of prescription drugs from Canada under specified circumstances. Directs the Secretary to establish by regulation, for such circumstances, a waiver of prohibitions under the Act that apply to such drugs. Directs the Secretary to conduct studies regarding: (1) Internet and mail-order pharmacies claiming Canadian sources for prescription drugs; and (2) in-person personal importation from Canada.

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Timeline

1. 14 July 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 July 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 July 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 July 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 14 July 2003 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 July 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 July 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 July 2003

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Sponsors

• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• LOUISE SLAUGHTER · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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