H.Res. 343 · 112th Congress
Expressing disapproval of the decision by the Supreme Court in Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ed Markey
- Introduced
- 2011-07-08
- Latest action
- 2011-08-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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.