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Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-6545| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2022
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022 This bill expands the authority of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order the recall of controlled substances to cover all drugs. Furthermore, the authority to issue such an order may be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (or an official senior to either director), whereas currently this authority may only be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or an official senior to such director. (Both centers are located in the Food and Drug Administration within HHS.)
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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-6545| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2022
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022 This bill expands the authority of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order the recall of controlled substances to cover all drugs. Furthermore, the authority to issue such an order may be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (or an official senior to either director), whereas currently this authority may only be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or an official senior to such director. (Both centers are located in the Food and Drug Administration within HHS.)
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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted