Bill116th CongressFiled Aug 6, 2020Health
S. 4492
Safe Drugs Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 6, 2020)
Safe Drugs Act
This bill authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to order the mandatory recall of any drug when the FDA determines that there is a reasonable probability that the drug would cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Currently, the FDA may order a mandatory recall under such circumstances only with respect to a controlled substance.
What just happenedAug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateAug 6, 2020
- Aug 6, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced in Senate