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- H.R.3468
H.R.3468: Biomaterials Access Assurance Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 16, 1996
- Latest Major Action May 23, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (10 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Biomaterials Access Assurance Act of 1996 - Provides that, in any civil action, a biomaterials supplier (one who supplies components or raw materials used to manufacture implants) may raise any defense provided under this Act. Exempts a biomaterials supplier from liability for harm to a claimant caused by an implant, with exceptions in the case of a supplier who: (1) is a registered manufacturer of the implant; (2) is a seller of the implant...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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| May 16, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by George W. Gekas (R-Pa.) |