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- H.R.4966
H.R.4966: Preventing Superbugs and Protecting Patients Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 15, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Preventing Superbugs and Protecting Patients Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify types of medical devices for which premarket notification must include proposed labeling, including validated instructions regarding cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. The FDA must issue final guidance regarding when a premarket notification is required for a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 15, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 15, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) |