[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 95 (Thursday, June 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            COUNTERFEIT DRUG PENALTY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2012

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                               speech of

                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 18, 2012

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of 
H.R. 3668, the Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act. I have worked 
with Representative Meehan, worked for quite a while on this issue and 
it's rewarding to see that bipartisan, practical ideas still have a 
place in this body.
  H.R. 3668 will raise the penalties for counterfeit medicines, a 
unique consumer health and safety problem. This legislation is needed, 
bipartisan, and non-controversial.
  Counterfeit drug enterprises jeopardize the public's safety and I 
believe perpetrators should be held accountable.
  Unlike other consumer goods, counterfeit medicines pose a significant 
public health and safety threat to the innocent, sick patients who 
receive them.
  H.R. 3668 will help protect seniors and children, who are uniquely 
vulnerable, as well as anyone who could be harmed by fraudulent 
medicines.
  We must have tougher penalties for crimes that are a threat to public 
safety.
  H.R. 3668 ensures this and I encourage my colleagues to support this 
straightforward, reasonable approach.

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