S. 415 · Became law

Public Law 117-9

Official title: “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the scope of new chemical exclusivity.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on April 14, 2021. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on April 23, 2021.

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