H.R.6381: Medical Device Safety Act of 2008

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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

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 26, 2008

Introduced in the House by Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

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