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H.R. 4117

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Competitive DRUGS Act of 2017
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Committee
Latest Action · October 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
October 25, 2017
Cosponsors (37)
37D 0R
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Competitive Deals Resulting in Unleashed Generics and Savings Act of 2017 or the Competitive DRUGS Act of 2017 This bill establishes a series of requirements and prohibitions regarding certain patent infringement agreements between brand name and generic drug manufacturers in which the generic drug manufacturer agrees to delay the availability of applicable generic drugs. Among other things, the bill specifies that such agreements constitute an unfair method of competition and are subject to specified civil penalties.

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