H.R. 4377 · 108th Congress
Science Over Politics Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Carolyn Maloney
- Introduced
- 2004-05-17
- Latest action
- 2004-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Science Over Politics Act - Requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to: (1) review the decision of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not to approve the application for the commercial distribution of the emergency contraceptive drug Plan B (levonorgestrel in 0.75 mg. tablet form) as an over-the-counter drug; (2) affirm that the decision was not politically influenced, was based on sound science, and conformed to FDA precedents and procedures; and (3) publish such affirmation in the Federal Register.