H.R. 4709, the "Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act"
Bill Status:
Passed by House
Last Action:
Jul 29, 2014 H.R. 4709, introduced by Rep. Marino, Rep. Blackburn, Rep. Welch, and Rep. Chu on May 21, 2014, would help prevent prescription drug abuse, establish clear and consistent enforcement standards, and ensure patients have access to needed medications by promoting collaboration between government agencies, patients, and industry stakeholders. The bill is based on H.R. 4069, which was discussed at the April 7, 2014, Subcommittee on Health legislative hearing.
H.R. 4709 passed the House on July 29, 2014.
Floor Actions
Markups
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Full Committee Markup of H.R. 4795, H.R. 4801, H.R. 4299, H.R. 4709, and H.R. 4631 (June 9-10, 2014)
Jun 9, 2014
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Markup of H.R. 4299, "Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act," H.R. 4709, "Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act," and H.R. 4631, "Combating Autism Reauthorization Act," Subcommittee on Health (May 28, 2014)
May 28, 2014
Hearings
Documents
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Bill Text of H.R. 4709, the "Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act" (July 29, 2014)
Jul 29, 2014
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Congressional Record of H.R. 4709, the "Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act" (July 29, 2014)
Jul 29, 2014
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Bill Text of H.R. 4709, the "Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act" (May 21, 2014)
May 21, 2014
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