S-97 : Still Just a Bill


Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act

This bill addresses the importation of drugs 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 prescription drugs from Canada. After two years, The FDA, may permit the importation of prescription drugs from other countries.

The bill establishes a process for certifying foreign sellers—a licensed foreign pharmacy or foreign wholesale distributor.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-10IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-01-10IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • 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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