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To amend certain provisions in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to the discontinuance or interruption in the production of life-saving drugs so as to apply such provisions with respect to life-saving devices, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-6062| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2020
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Jody B. Hice (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill expands existing requirements relating to supply shortages of life-saving drugs to also apply to life-saving medical devices. Generally, a manufacturer must (1) notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of supply interruptions in certain circumstances, (2) provide for the expedited review of a new device that may mitigate the shortage, and (3) allow the FDA to authorize the importation of the device for emergency medical care.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 4, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1476)
  • March 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 4, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1476)

Health

Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth technology, devices, supplies

To amend certain provisions in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to the discontinuance or interruption in the production of life-saving drugs so as to apply such provisions with respect to life-saving devices, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-6062| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2020
This bill expands existing requirements relating to supply shortages of life-saving drugs to also apply to life-saving medical devices. Generally, a manufacturer must (1) notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of supply interruptions in certain circumstances, (2) provide for the expedited review of a new device that may mitigate the shortage, and (3) allow the FDA to authorize the importation of the device for emergency medical care.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 4, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1476)
  • March 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 4, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1476)
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Jody B. Hice (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth technology, devices, supplies