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H.R. 3839

Referred to Committee

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications.

Introduced 6/6/2023•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

6/9/2023 • House

Summary

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inform generic drug applicants, upon request or during review, whether the drug is qualitatively and quantitatively the same as the listed brand-name drug (and if not, the reasons why). The FDA must also update or publish guidance on how it makes such determinations.

Introduced in House • 6/6/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationPrescription drugs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
1
Republicans
0
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Sponsor

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Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Republican • FL-2

Sponsored 6/6/2023

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

D-NH-2

Joined 6/6/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 6, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House6/6/2023

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1