To provide for the review by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs of the process by which the Food and Drug Administration made the decision not to approve the commercial distribution of the emergency-contraceptive drug Plan B as an over-the-counter drug, and for other purposes.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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