# 117-s-1508: A bill to provide for the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes.

117-s-1508, A bill to provide for the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-1508
- Congress: 117
- Title: A bill to provide for the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes.
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced: 2021-04-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A bill to provide for the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), 2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-s-1508 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1508)

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- [117-s-415: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sc…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-415)
- [117-sres-817: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2 through Octobe…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-817)
- [117-sres-762: A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth II and ex…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-762)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4587)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1508 (as of 2026-10-15).