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S. 525 - Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009

FDA, Cosmetics, Pharmacueticals - Health. 111th Congress (2009-2010) View bill details
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A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
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The bill has been introduced. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009

S. 525 — 111th Congress (2009–2010)

Keywords
FDA, Cosmetics, Pharmacueticals
Summary
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009
Sponsor
Byron Dorgan
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Health
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Administrative remedies
  • Asia
  • Australia
  • Business records
  • Canada
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Consumer affairs
  • Consumer credit
  • Contracts and agency
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Europe
  • European Union
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  • Federal preemption
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government investigations
  • Health information and medical records
  • Intellectual property
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Internet and video services
  • Japan
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Medical education
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • New Zealand
  • Oceania
  • Prescription drugs
  • Product safety and quality
  • Retail and wholesale trades
  • Switzerland
  • Trade restrictions
  • User charges and fees
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced3/04/2009
Referred to Committee
Bill History

There have been no votes on this bill.

ActionDateDescription
Introduced3/04/2009
3/04/2009Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
3/05/2009Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2780-2781)
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
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Contributions

  1. January - February 2005 For $96,625 Against $541,524
  2. March - April 2005 For $259,950 Against $1,725,939
  3. May - June 2005 For $231,862 Against $1,702,346
  4. July - August 2005 For $128,750 Against $783,597
  5. September - October 2005 For $227,269 Against $1,309,441
  6. November - December 2005 For $306,915 Against $1,419,028
  7. January - February 2006 For $120,500 Against $696,766
  8. March - April 2006 For $363,513 Against $1,799,580
  9. May - June 2006 For $423,281 Against $1,974,188
  10. July - August 2006 For $344,983 Against $1,572,983
  11. September - October 2006 For $822,145 Against $3,586,736
  12. November - December 2006 For $141,989 Against $849,448
  13. January - February 2007 For $103,625 Against $1,020,254
  14. March - April 2007 For $297,701 Against $2,183,892
  15. May - June 2007 For $305,966 Against $2,706,515
  16. July - August 2007 For $180,895 Against $1,152,595
  17. September - October 2007 For $262,542 Against $2,043,137
  18. November - December 2007 For $374,767 Against $2,109,657
  19. January - February 2008 For $267,563 Against $1,244,958
  20. March - April 2008 For $442,369 Against $2,408,975
  21. May - June 2008 For $505,474 Against $2,794,715
  22. July - August 2008 For $292,963 Against $1,526,631
  23. September - October 2008 For $657,241 Against $3,542,607
  24. November - December 2008 For $141,685 Against $1,154,767
  25. January - February 2009 For $105,517 Against $1,143,476
  26. March - April 2009 For $333,365 Against $3,165,109
  27. May - June 2009 For $363,855 Against $3,452,117
  28. July - August 2009 For $197,820 Against $1,591,268
  29. September - October 2009 For $320,010 Against $2,330,200
  30. November - December 2009 For $304,750 Against $1,933,606
  31. January - February 2010 For $169,478 Against $836,656
  32. March - April 2010 For $303,768 Against $2,380,045
  33. May - June 2010 For $306,543 Against $2,735,279
  34. July - August 2010 For $230,685 Against $1,314,571
  35. September - October 2010 For $411,170 Against $2,584,852
  36. November - December 2010 For $69,355 Against $700,644

Votes

    7 Organizations Supported and 43 Opposed; See Which Ones
    7 Organizations Supported and 43 Opposed; See Which Ones

    Organizations that took a position on
    Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009

    7 organizations supported this bill

    American Academy of Family Physicians
    (2004, October 0). Academy to back FDA-sanctioned drug importation legislation. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from .
    American Association of Health Freedom
    (n.d.). Re-Importing US Drugs from Foreign Countries a Good Idea, Says Obama's Healthcare Reform Team. Retrieved April 23, 2009, from .
    National Education Association
    (2007, August 0). Letter to Rep. Emmanuel. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    National Farmers Union
    (2007, July 0). Letter to House Reps. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    National Federation of Independent Business
    (2008, September 19). NFIB errs with import drug support. Retrieved April 16, 2009, from .
    National Retiree Legislative Network
    (2007). Health Care Legislation Tracker. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    Telephone Pioneer Family Campers
    (n.d.). Your Help Is Needed to Encourage Legislators to Support Prescription Drug Importation Legislation. Retrieved April 23, 2009, from .

    43 organizations opposed this bill

    Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
    Partnership for Safe Medicines; & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Alliance for Aging Research
    (2009). The Savings and Safety of Drug Importation. Retrieved April 16, 2009, from .
    ALS Association
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    American Association for Homecare
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    American Council on Science and Health
    (2005, April 18). Bargain Fares on RX Express?. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    American Pharmacists Association
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Amerinet
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Biotechnology Industry Organization
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    California Healthcare Institute
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Canadian Pharmacists Association
    (2007, March 7). Do No Harm: Congress Should Leave Canadian Prescription Drugs Alone. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from .
    Cato Institute
    (2006). Experts Say Importation Plan Would Reduce Innovation. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    Council for Affordable Health insurance
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Drugstore.com, Inc.
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Healthcare Leadership Council
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Institute for Safe Medication Practices
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Institute of Health Law Studies
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Kidney Cancer Association
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Alliance for Hispanic Health
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Alliance on Mental Illness
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Association for Uniformed Services
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Association of Chain Drug Stores
    (2009, March 26). Obama Administration Pushes Prescription Drug Imports. AISHealth.com. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from http://www.aishealth.com/Bnow/hbd032609.html.
    National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Association of Manufacturers
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Biopharmaceutical Security Council
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Center for Policy Analysis
    (2005, April 0). The European Disease. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    National Center for Policy Research
    (2006). Experts Say Importation Plan Would Reduce Innovation. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Latina Health Network
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    National Taxpayers Union
    (2004, June 0). Letter to Senate. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    Pacific Research Institute
    (2006). Experts Say Importation Plan Would Reduce Innovation. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
    (2009, March 20). Drug Importation On Lawmakers' Agenda. Retrieved April 16, 2009, from .
    Pharmaceutical Security Institute
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    PHRMA
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Regence RX
    (2009, March 26). Obama Administration Pushes Prescription Drug Imports. AISHealth.com. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from http://www.aishealth.com/Bnow/hbd032609.html.
    Spina Bifida Association
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    The Heartland Institute
    (2006). Experts Say Importation Plan Would Reduce Innovation. Retrieved April 22, 2009, from .
    Title II Community Aids National Network
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.
    Women Impacting Public Policy
    (2007). Drug Importation - An Aberration. Retrieved April 23, 2009, from .
    World Health Organization
    Partnership for Safe Medicines & Coalition Members: http://www.safemedicines.org/psm_members.html (2009, March 5). Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill. Retrieved April 20, 2009, from Partnership for Safe Medicines.

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    Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 111th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2010.
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    Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Supported    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Opposed
    Daniel K. AkakaDHI$40,250$108,498
    Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$55,100$595,819
    John BarrassoRWY$153,800$539,085
    Max BaucusDMT$143,642$1,655,202
    Birch "Evan" BayhDIN$88,900$325,431
    Mark BegichDAK$56,558$186,475
    Michael BennetDCO$83,125$612,256
    Bob BennettRUT$17,000$407,746
    Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$74,731$396,414
    Christopher "Kit" BondRMO$11,650$53,275
    Barbara BoxerDCA$151,200$1,859,282
    Sherrod BrownDOH$265,159$942,256
    Sam BrownbackRKS$7,700$28,700
    Jim BunningRKY$34,050$116,600
    Richard BurrRNC$155,951$1,176,640
    Roland BurrisDIL$2,500$2,750
    Robert ByrdDWV$47,050$198,745
    Maria CantwellDWA$77,401$714,349
    Ben CardinDMD$155,700$739,436
    Tom CarperDDE$39,590$488,542
    Bob CaseyDPA$169,525$933,890
    Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$234,283$1,387,479
    Tom CoburnROK$47,350$594,916
    William Thad CochranRMS$42,300$261,100
    Susan CollinsRME$102,550$1,001,643
    Gaylord Kent ConradDND$57,362$546,840
    Bob CorkerRTN$326,595$938,859
    John CornynRTX$362,673$1,550,202
    Mike CrapoRID$38,827$463,428
    Jim DeMintRSC$87,850$865,620
    Chris DoddDCT$98,400$559,391
    Byron DorganDND$9,200$388,681
    Dick DurbinDIL$143,950$662,486
    John EnsignRNV$107,825$497,444
    Mike EnziRWY$40,050$484,491
    Russ FeingoldDWI$229,571$223,931
    Dianne FeinsteinDCA$76,250$511,088
    Kirsten GillibrandDNY$184,675$1,698,848
    Lindsey GrahamRSC$59,413$477,457
    Chuck GrassleyRIA$88,760$994,532
    Judd GreggRNH$500$66,500
    Kay HaganDNC$56,850$753,349
    Tom HarkinDIA$173,400$972,153
    Orrin HatchRUT$60,450$1,026,697
    Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$139,235$444,316
    Jim InhofeROK$51,344$464,358
    Dan InouyeDHI$39,850$440,000
    Johnny IsaksonRGA$76,250$691,401
    Mike JohannsRNE$53,250$304,946
    Tim JohnsonDSD$71,601$335,751
    Ted KaufmanDDE$0$0
    Ted KennedyDMA$64,900$461,061
    John KerryDMA$94,378$612,324
    Amy KlobucharDMN$71,105$1,148,288
    Herb KohlDWI$0$0
    Jon KylRAZ$274,538$1,351,087
    Mary LandrieuDLA$142,430$927,400
    Frank LautenbergDNJ$74,100$431,446
    Patrick LeahyDVT$25,000$409,675
    Carl LevinDMI$81,300$266,107
    Joe LiebermanICT$169,600$744,040
    Blanche LincolnDAR$240,697$1,384,033
    Dick LugarRIN$49,575$189,601
    Mel MartinezRFL$36,496$224,071
    John McCainRAZ$63,035$610,680
    Claire McCaskillDMO$142,400$1,333,112
    Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$320,194$2,100,436
    Bob MenéndezDNJ$197,000$901,772
    Jeff MerkleyDOR$52,025$210,635
    Barbara MikulskiDMD$77,501$607,347
    Lisa MurkowskiRAK$48,083$513,105
    Patty MurrayDWA$122,555$1,711,717
    Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$142,025$818,401
    Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$229,169$718,994
    Mark PryorDAR$74,145$412,982
    John "Jack" ReedDRI$53,550$378,230
    Harry ReidDNV$346,375$1,957,176
    Jim RischRID$15,050$342,649
    Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$110,350$785,497
    John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$99,900$463,387
    Bernie SandersIVT$55,300$77,567
    Chuck SchumerDNY$106,950$1,168,188
    Jeff SessionsRAL$64,950$449,755
    Jeanne ShaheenDNH$55,330$1,083,722
    Richard ShelbyRAL$24,050$371,655
    Olympia SnoweRME$52,168$492,225
    Arlen SpecterDPA$293,433$1,169,760
    Debbie StabenowDMI$204,440$1,473,005
    Jon TesterDMT$50,390$229,143
    John ThuneRSD$87,225$931,937
    Mark UdallDCO$134,740$693,845
    Tom UdallDNM$120,162$309,376
    David VitterRLA$297,376$800,148
    George VoinovichROH$28,325$246,234
    Mark WarnerDVA$145,702$811,805
    Jim WebbDVA$43,451$323,609
    Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$52,900$420,814
    Roger WickerRMS$128,325$674,886
    Ron WydenDOR$163,000$585,877

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    		NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Supported    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Opposed
    		Daniel K. AkakaDHI$40,250$108,498
    		Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$55,100$595,819
    		John BarrassoRWY$153,800$539,085
    		Max BaucusDMT$143,642$1,655,202
    		Birch "Evan" BayhDIN$88,900$325,431
    		Mark BegichDAK$56,558$186,475
    		Michael BennetDCO$83,125$612,256
    		Bob BennettRUT$17,000$407,746
    		Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$74,731$396,414
    		Christopher "Kit" BondRMO$11,650$53,275
    		Barbara BoxerDCA$151,200$1,859,282
    		Sherrod BrownDOH$265,159$942,256
    		Sam BrownbackRKS$7,700$28,700
    		Jim BunningRKY$34,050$116,600
    		Richard BurrRNC$155,951$1,176,640
    		Roland BurrisDIL$2,500$2,750
    		Robert ByrdDWV$47,050$198,745
    		Maria CantwellDWA$77,401$714,349
    		Ben CardinDMD$155,700$739,436
    		Tom CarperDDE$39,590$488,542
    		Bob CaseyDPA$169,525$933,890
    		Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$234,283$1,387,479
    		Tom CoburnROK$47,350$594,916
    		William Thad CochranRMS$42,300$261,100
    		Susan CollinsRME$102,550$1,001,643
    		Gaylord Kent ConradDND$57,362$546,840
    		Bob CorkerRTN$326,595$938,859
    		John CornynRTX$362,673$1,550,202
    		Mike CrapoRID$38,827$463,428
    		Jim DeMintRSC$87,850$865,620
    		Chris DoddDCT$98,400$559,391
    		Byron DorganDND$9,200$388,681
    		Dick DurbinDIL$143,950$662,486
    		John EnsignRNV$107,825$497,444
    		Mike EnziRWY$40,050$484,491
    		Russ FeingoldDWI$229,571$223,931
    		Dianne FeinsteinDCA$76,250$511,088
    		Kirsten GillibrandDNY$184,675$1,698,848
    		Lindsey GrahamRSC$59,413$477,457
    		Chuck GrassleyRIA$88,760$994,532
    		Judd GreggRNH$500$66,500
    		Kay HaganDNC$56,850$753,349
    		Tom HarkinDIA$173,400$972,153
    		Orrin HatchRUT$60,450$1,026,697
    		Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$139,235$444,316
    		Jim InhofeROK$51,344$464,358
    		Dan InouyeDHI$39,850$440,000
    		Johnny IsaksonRGA$76,250$691,401
    		Mike JohannsRNE$53,250$304,946
    		Tim JohnsonDSD$71,601$335,751
    		Ted KaufmanDDE$0$0
    		Ted KennedyDMA$64,900$461,061
    		John KerryDMA$94,378$612,324
    		Amy KlobucharDMN$71,105$1,148,288
    		Herb KohlDWI$0$0
    		Jon KylRAZ$274,538$1,351,087
    		Mary LandrieuDLA$142,430$927,400
    		Frank LautenbergDNJ$74,100$431,446
    		Patrick LeahyDVT$25,000$409,675
    		Carl LevinDMI$81,300$266,107
    		Joe LiebermanICT$169,600$744,040
    		Blanche LincolnDAR$240,697$1,384,033
    		Dick LugarRIN$49,575$189,601
    		Mel MartinezRFL$36,496$224,071
    		John McCainRAZ$63,035$610,680
    		Claire McCaskillDMO$142,400$1,333,112
    		Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$320,194$2,100,436
    		Bob MenéndezDNJ$197,000$901,772
    		Jeff MerkleyDOR$52,025$210,635
    		Barbara MikulskiDMD$77,501$607,347
    		Lisa MurkowskiRAK$48,083$513,105
    		Patty MurrayDWA$122,555$1,711,717
    		Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$142,025$818,401
    		Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$229,169$718,994
    		Mark PryorDAR$74,145$412,982
    		John "Jack" ReedDRI$53,550$378,230
    		Harry ReidDNV$346,375$1,957,176
    		Jim RischRID$15,050$342,649
    		Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$110,350$785,497
    		John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$99,900$463,387
    		Bernie SandersIVT$55,300$77,567
    		Chuck SchumerDNY$106,950$1,168,188
    		Jeff SessionsRAL$64,950$449,755
    		Jeanne ShaheenDNH$55,330$1,083,722
    		Richard ShelbyRAL$24,050$371,655
    		Olympia SnoweRME$52,168$492,225
    		Arlen SpecterDPA$293,433$1,169,760
    		Debbie StabenowDMI$204,440$1,473,005
    		Jon TesterDMT$50,390$229,143
    		John ThuneRSD$87,225$931,937
    		Mark UdallDCO$134,740$693,845
    		Tom UdallDNM$120,162$309,376
    		David VitterRLA$297,376$800,148
    		George VoinovichROH$28,325$246,234
    		Mark WarnerDVA$145,702$811,805
    		Jim WebbDVA$43,451$323,609
    		Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$52,900$420,814
    		Roger WickerRMS$128,325$674,886
    		Ron WydenDOR$163,000$585,877

    Interest Groups that supported this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Physicians$8,606,811
    		Teachers unions$1,082,925
    		Farm organizations & cooperatives$403,291
    		Small business associations$323,862
    		Elderly issues/Social Security$307,067

    Interest Groups that opposed this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Lobbyists & Public Relations$22,216,365
    		Other physician specialists$8,501,473
    		Women's issues$7,635,330
    		Pharmaceutical manufacturing$6,698,297
    		Republican/Conservative$5,504,945
    		Accident & health insurance$3,317,115
    		HMOs$2,326,215
    		Health, Education & Human Resources$1,744,493
    		Health care services$1,665,806
    		Non-profit foundations$1,458,648
    		Biotech products & research$1,156,759
    		Home care services$1,093,629
    		Drug stores$1,055,288
    		Pharmacists$620,091
    		Health & welfare policy$412,300
    		Elderly issues/Social Security$307,067
    		Health professionals$206,025
    		Manufacturing$194,540
    		Military$177,633
    		Fiscal & tax policy$33,150
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