Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 26, 2017Health
H.R. 2164
Medical Device Safety Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 26, 2017)
Medical Device Safety Act
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to declare that an action for damages or a person's liability under state law is not affected by the federal prohibition on state or local requirements regarding medical devices. This bill is retroactively effective and applies to pending civil actions.What just happenedMay 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8](R-PA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 D
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- Introduced in HouseApr 26, 2017
- May 5, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 26, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House