H.R. 639 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
H.R. 639 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 2, 2015, sponsored by Joseph R. Pitts with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-89
What it does
Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to delay the effective date of approval of a drug, biological product, or animal drug for which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends controls under the Controlled Substances Act until the Department of Justice (DOJ) issues a final interim rule for the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph R. Pitts (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2015
- Passed the HouseMar 16, 2015
- Passed the SenateOct 26, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2015
- Became lawNov 25, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-89. (Nov 25, 2015)
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- S. 483: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
- S. 524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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