HR-1478 : Still Just a Bill


Affordable Insulin Act of 2019

This bill addresses the importation of insulin from Canada and other foreign countries.

The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting wholesalers, pharmacies, and individuals to import certain insulin from Canada. The FDA may also permit the importation of insulin from certain other countries under specified circumstances.

The bill also establishes a process for certifying licensed foreign pharmacies and foreign wholesale distributors.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-02-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Digestive and metabolic diseases
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Prescription drugs
  • Trade restrictions
  • User charges and fees
Related Geographic Entities
  • Canada
Related Organizations
  • Department of Health and Human Services

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