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S.1078: FDA Accountability for Public Safety 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 Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 9, 2017
Bill Summary
FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act This bill amends the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 to expand the scope of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee to make recommendations regarding supplemental applications for opioids. Currently, the committee only makes recommendations on new drug applications. Only the Commissioner of Food and Drugs may approve a new drug application or supplement to an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 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.) |