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H.R. 5539

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.

Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) any transfer of value to a covered recipient of: (1) peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, and medical textbooks that directly benefit patients or are intended for patient use; and (2) anything of value to a physician if it is intended solely to provide continuing medical education.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26](R-TX)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
6cosponsors2committees5actions9subjects
  • Introduced in HouseSep 18, 2014
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency repo… — Informed