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- H.R.2423
H.R.2423: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 19, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define “valid scientific evidence” to include well-documented case histories or studies published in peer-reviewed journals for purposes of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determining the effectiveness of a medical device without clinical investigation. Under specified conditions, the FDA may request the data underlying a study that is offered as valid scientific evidence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 22, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 19, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 19, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by John Shimkus (R-Ill.) |