United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4612 (108th)
Safe Online Drug Act of 2004
Introduced
18 June 2004
Last action
7 July 2004 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsors
Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11]
Subjects
Healthcare
Source updated
18 August 2025
Summary
Safe Online Drug Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit selling prescriptions through Internet sites that fail to meet all standards and regulations or owning or operating an illegal Internet pharmacy. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to certify Internet pharmacies that meet certain conditions, including: (1) verifying compliance with applicable laws; (2) verifying controls to ensure that prescriptions are only dispensed with a valid prescription; (3) agreeing to allow inspections by the Secretary; (4) offering a meaningful and accessible opportunity for consumers to consult with licensed pharmacists; (5) using controls to ensure authenticity and security of prescription orders; and (6) having an effective, accessible system to communicate with consumers. Requires the Secretary to provide a seal to certified pharmacies. Allows the Secretary to deem Internet pharmacies as meeting all requirements if they are certified by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites program. Prohibits pharmacies from advertising that a prescription drug can be obtained without a prescription. Prohibits interactive computer services from accepting advertisements from or providing links to any illegal Internet pharmacy. Sets forth provisions requiring regulations to require designated payment systems to establish policies and procedures reasonably designed to identify and prevent restricted transactions with illegal Internet pharmacies.
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Timeline
18 June 2004
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 2004
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
28 June 2004
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Source: Committee
7 July 2004
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 18 June 2004 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4612
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/hr/4612
- us · 108-hr-4612 · source updated 18 August 2025