116-hr-6062116th Congress

To amend certain provisions in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to the discontinuance or interruption in the production of life-saving drugs so as to apply such provisions with respect to life-saving devices, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]

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Summary

This bill expands existing requirements relating to supply shortages of life-saving drugs to also apply to life-saving medical devices. Generally, a manufacturer must (1) notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of supply interruptions in certain circumstances, (2) provide for the expedited review of a new device that may mitigate the shortage, and (3) allow the FDA to authorize the importation of the device for emergency medical care.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 3/3/2020

  • Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2020

  • Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/12/2020

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