S. 641: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-19 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-19 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-19):
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow for the personal importation of prescription drugs from Canada in certain instances.
Such a drug must (1) be purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy and dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; (2) be purchased by an individual for personal use only and in quantities not to exceed a 90-day supply; (3) be filled using a valid prescription from a physician licensed in a U.S. state; and (4) have the same active ingredients, route of administration, dosage form, and strength as an FDA-approved drug. Certain types of drugs may not be imported under this program, such as controlled substances, biological products, or intravenously injected drugs.
An approved pharmacy under this program must be located and licensed in Canada and meet additional requirements, such as participation in ongoing and comprehensive quality assurance programs.
The FDA must publish a list of approved Canadian pharmacies on its website.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 641 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 641?
S. 641 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 641 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).