Public Law 116-290 · H.R. 1503 · Became law January 5, 2021

Orange Book Transparency Act of 2020

Official title: “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding the list under section 505(j)(7) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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