Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB652

Introduced
2/20/25  

Caption

Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drug Ads Act

Congress_id

119-S-652

Policy_area

Health

Introduced_date

2025-02-20

Companion Bills

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