On the recordSeptember 28, 2013
I yield myself an additional 30 seconds. Mr. Speaker, in addition to these important compounding authorities, this legislation will establish an electronic, interoperable system at the Federal level that tracks each package of drugs at the unit level and that involves the entire supply chain. This will help prevent Americans from being harmed by counterfeit and substandard medicines. There is no question in my mind that this bill represents a step forward, and I urge all of my colleagues to support it. I reserve the balance of my time.
