HR 1843

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications.

Summary

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inform generic drug applicants, upon request or during review, whether the drug is qualitatively and quantitatively the same as the listed brand-name drug (and if not, the reasons why). The FDA must also update or publish guidance on how it makes such determinations.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Neal P. Dunn [R-FL-2]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2025-03-05
Latest action
2025-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-03-05: Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-05: Introduced in House