HR 61 (1996): urging Congress to amend the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to facilitate the development and approval of new drugs and biologics.

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HR 61 (1996)

urging Congress to amend the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to facilitate the development and approval of new drugs and biologics.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 1996 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1996 the House voted to adopt it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 11, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations, RM206,LOB

The Docket

  • February 15, 1996: INTRODUCED (APPROVED BY RULES) AND REF TO ST-FED REL; HJ27,P965
  • February 20, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/15/96 DUE ON 03/14/96
  • February 22, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR08 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: ST-FED REL
  • March 11, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR11 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: ST-FED
  • March 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • March 13, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5276>; HC39,P1423
  • March 19, 1996: ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ42,P1511 + 1539

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