To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 19, 2015)
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define “valid scientific evidence” to include well-documented case histories or studies published in peer-reviewed journals for purposes of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determining the effectiveness of a medical device without clinical investigation. Under specified conditions, the FDA may request the data underlying a study that is offered as valid scientific evidence.
What just happenedMay 22, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 19, 2015
- May 22, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 19, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 19, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 19, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House