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S.540: 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 Aug. 4, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-1031.
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| March 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |