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S.954: FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 15, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 15, 2015
Bill Summary
FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act This bill requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to ensure that an advisory committee of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluates each new drug application for an opioid (a drug with effects similar to opium, such as morphine) and issues a recommendation regarding approval of the drug. If the decision to approve the drug is inconsistent...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 15, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) |