# 117-hr-8857: Generic Animal Drug Advancement Act

117-hr-8857, Generic Animal Drug Advancement Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8857
- Congress: 117
- Title: Generic Animal Drug Advancement Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2022-09-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Generic Animal Drug Advancement Act This bill allows for the approval and corresponding labeling of generic animal drugs that are bioequivalent to another approved drug with respect to at least one species, rather than with respect to all of the same species. (Animal drugs are drugs that are intended for animals other than humans (e.g., pets and livestock). Animal drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration before they may be offered on the commercial market.)

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2022-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8857 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8857)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8857 (as of 2025-11-18).