H.R. 1503 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Orange Book Transparency Act of 2020
H.R. 1503 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 5, 2019, sponsored by Robin L. Kelly with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 116-290
What it does
Orange Book Transparency Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)to list and publish drug patent and exclusivity information. Specifically, the FDA must include on its list certain patent information and must specify each drug exclusivity period that has not concluded.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin L. Kelly (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2019
- Passed the HouseMay 8, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 7, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-290. (Jan 5, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 8, 2019 · Passed422–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Orange Book Transparency ActHouse · May 8, 2019
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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