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H.R. 2685

Obstetric Care Information Act

Obstetric Care Information Act - Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant) of the Social Security Act to require a State plan under such title to insure that a pregnant woman: (1) has the opportunity, upon her request, to inspect, copy, and have explained any medical records relating to her condition or treatment; (2) is informed, beforehand, of the side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of the procedures, drugs, or devices, and of alternative methods of treatment; and (3) consents to treatment.

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish guidelines with respect to the explanation of the side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of drugs and devices intended for use by pregnant women. Deems misbranded any drug or device offered for sale to a woman for use during pregnancy or parturition which does not meet such guidelines.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19](D-NY)Sponsor
18 cosponsors18 D
18cosponsors2committees6actions17subjects
  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House