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S.1077: Advancing Breakthrough Devices for Patients Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 23, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 5, 2016
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Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Advancing Breakthrough Devices for Patients Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise requirements regarding priority review of breakthrough medical devices. Upon a sponsor's request, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must determine whether a device meets the criteria for designation as a breakthrough device. To expedite the development and review of designated medical devices, the FDA must: ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 5, 2016 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
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| April 5, 2016 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| March 9, 2016 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| April 23, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 23, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.) |