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S.1077: Changing the Culture of the FDA Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 9, 2017
Bill Summary
Changing the Culture of the FDA Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to amend its mission statement to take responsibility for protecting the public health by considering the danger of addiction and overdose death when approving and regulating prescription opioid medications. (Opioid medications are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as certain pain medications.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 9, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) |