H.R.3504: Breast Cancer Detection Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced May 22, 1996
  • Latest Major Action June 14, 1996

Bill Summary

Breast Cancer Detection Act - Mandates approval of the marketing of devices to aid in the self-examination of breasts without the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirement that such devices be prescription-only or otherwise restricted in their availability to women.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 22, 1996

Introduced in the House by Barbara Farrell Vucanovich (R-Nev.)

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