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H.R.1346: Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 5, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 12, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
110 (103 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit specified provisions preempting state and local requirements for medical devices intended for human use from being 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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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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March 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) |