S.2516: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced May 7, 2012
  • Latest Major Action May 7, 2012

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize and establish new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prescription drug user-fee programs and revises requirements relating to: (1) prescription, pediatric, and generic drugs; (2) medical devices; (3) biosimilar biological products; (4) new infectious disease drugs; and (5) drug manufacturer reporting. Prescription Drug User...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Harkin. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.
May 7, 2012

Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

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