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H.Res. 343

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Expressing disapproval of the decision by the Supreme Court in Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc.
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Committee
Latest Action · August 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
July 8, 2011
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Disapproves of the majority opinion in Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc., because it puts prescribers at risk of having their prescriber-identifying information sold without their knowledge or consent. Expresses the belief of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Supreme Court incorrectly applied a heightened First Amendment standard of review to an instance of commercial regulation; (2) the negative impact on a pharmaceutical manufacturer's ability to market its products is outweighed by the interests of patient safety, doctor privacy, and health care costs; and (3) the states have the right to regulate the pharmaceutical industry based on what is best for the health and safety of their residents.

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