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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. STIVERS:H.R. 4918.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:This bill is enacted pursuant to the power granted toCongress under Article I, section 8, Clause 3 of the UnitedStates Constitution. The Constitution's Commerce Clauseallows Congress to enact laws when reasonably related to theregulation of interstate commerce.[Page H5558]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under procedures for expedited approval of products to treat a serious or life-threatening disease or condition, to facilitate the development and expedite the review of new drugs or devices approved for marketing in the European Union.</p>]]></text>
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