[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 111 (Thursday, July 31, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8482]
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 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MODERNIZATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 
                                  1997

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, a lot of effort has been put into the Food 
and Drug Administration reform legislation. The committee reported it 
out by a, I believe, 14 to 4 vote. It was an overwhelming bipartisan 
vote. A tremendous effort has been underway to get an agreement on that 
legislation and to bring it to the floor. I think we should do that 
and, if I have to, I will begin a cloture proceeding the week we come 
back because I think this reform is very important. Some parts of it in 
the law will expire, I believe, at the end of August and will begin to 
have an impact in September and October.
  I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now turn to the consideration 
of S. 830 regarding FDA reform.
  Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, on behalf of the leadership, I do object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

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