H.R. 6930 · 116th Congress
MADE in America Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Buddy Carter
- Introduced
- 2020-05-19
- Latest action
- 2020-05-19 · Introduced in House
Summary
Manufacturing API, Drugs, and Excipients in America Act of 2020 or the MADE in America Act of 2020
This bill establishes a tax credit for taxpayers engaged in medical production activities in certain areas and contains other provisions related to pharmaceuticals.
An eligible taxpayer may claim a tax credit equal to 30% of qualified expenditures related to the production of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or other related items in a designated qualified opportunity zone with a poverty rate higher than 30%.
In addition, the Food and Drug Administration shall continue a program to evaluate new drug manufacturing technologies included in an application for approval of a drug or biological product. The bill imposes various requirements on this program, including deadlines for evaluating such a technology.
Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services shall establish or expand programs to promote regulatory consistency and cooperation with drug regulatory authorities in other countries.