United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 343 — Expressing disapproval of the decision by the Supreme Court in Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Summary

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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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  3. Referred to House Judiciary

  4. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  5. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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What does HRES 343 do?
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.
Who sponsors HRES 343?
HRES 343 is sponsored by Edward Markey (D).
What is the current status of HRES 343?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 343?
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