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H.R.547: Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 15, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 15, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 15, 2019
Bill Summary
Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to adopt and implement a device identification system for use in identifying biological implants intended for use in medical procedures conducted in VA facilities. The VA may adopt the system developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or may develop its own comparable system. Additionally, the VA shall implement a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jan. 15, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) |