1996

Congress passes Animal Drug Availability Act (ADAA) that requires FDA to propose ways to improve the availability of drugs for minor uses and minor species.

1997

FDA seeks public comment on documents including a "Discussion Draft: Proposals to Increase the Availability of Approved Animal Drugs for Minor Species and Minor Uses"

1998

FDA concludes federal statutes should be amended in report "Proposals to Increase the Legal Availability of Animal Drugs for Minor Species and Minor Uses"

1999-2000

MUMS Coalition established; uses FDA proposals and technical assistance to develop draft legislation

2001-2002

The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act is introduced, however Congress did not act on this legislation.

2003-2004

The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act is reintroduced into the House and Senate. Passes with unanimous consent out of the Senate.