To allow the importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients who execute an informed consent document.

Summary

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to declare that nothing in it or in the Public Health Service Act shall prevent or restrict, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall not implement or enforce any law to prevent or restrict, the importation, distribution, or sale of investigational drugs or devices for terminally ill patients.

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Timeline

1. 11 December 2014

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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2. 11 December 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 11 December 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 11 December 2014 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 December 2014

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act of 2014