Prescription Drug Affordability Act

Summary

Prescription Drug Affordability Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable tax credit for 80 percent of the amount paid for a prescribed drug during the taxable year (and not compensated for by insurance or otherwise) by a taxpayer who has attained social security retirement age. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to repeal provisions restricting the importation of prescription drugs. Allows a person who meets applicable legal requirements to be an importer of prescription drugs upon application to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Requires the Secretary to approve such an application if the drug meets all FFDCA requirements for admission into the United States, including that the drug has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is not adulterated or misbranded. Prohibits the Secretary from taking any action against any of the persons involved with the interstate sale of a prescription drug through an Internet site if: (1) the sale was made in compliance with applicable Federal and State laws; and (2) accurate information regarding compliance with such laws is posted on the Internet site.

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Timeline

1. 2 February 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E144)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 February 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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

3. 2 February 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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

4. 2 February 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 2 February 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 25 February 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 2 February 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 February 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 February 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 February 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hswm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Senior Citizen's Improved Quality of Life Act