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H.R.6381: Medical Device Safety Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 26, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2008
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
71 (67 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medical Device Safety Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide that provisions preempting state and local requirements for medical devices intended for human use shall not be construed to modify or otherwise affect any action for damages or the liability of any person under state law. Makes this Act effective as if it were included in the Medical Device Amendments of 1976 and applicable to any civil action...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 26, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) |