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S.2161: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 18, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 18, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 18, 2019
Bill Summary
Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2019 This bill establishes a reciprocal marketing approval process that allows for the sale of a drug, biological product, or medical device that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the product is approved for sale in another country and there is an unmet need. Specifically, the bill requires the product's sponsor to demonstrate, among other...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 18, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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July 18, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) |