Bill or resolution detail
S 415
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the scope of new chemical exclusivity.
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Official facts
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Became Public Law No: 117-9.
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Lifecycle
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Became Public Law No: 117-9.
Effective Apr 21, 2025Entity 117-s-415
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cassidy | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Roger Marshall | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Tina Smith | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Apr 23, 2021 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Apr 23, 2021 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-9.
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Apr 23, 2021 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-9.
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Apr 23, 2021 · President
Signed by President.
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Apr 20, 2021 · President
Presented to President.
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Apr 20, 2021 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Apr 14, 2021 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1755-1756)
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Apr 14, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1755)
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Apr 14, 2021 · Floor
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Apr 14, 2021 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 415.
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Apr 14, 2021 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Apr 14, 2021 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1755)
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Mar 12, 2021 · Floor
Received in the House.
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Mar 12, 2021 · Floor
Held at the desk.
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Mar 11, 2021 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mar 10, 2021 · Discharge
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1435)
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Mar 10, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1435)
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Mar 10, 2021 · Committee
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1435)
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Mar 10, 2021 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1435)
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Feb 24, 2021 · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Feb 24, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committeesshr00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.