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S.3769: Right to Test Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 19, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 19, 2020
Bill Summary
Right to Test Act This bill authorizes a state's public health department, or another entity designated by the state's governor, to approve a diagnostic test or diagnostic device (e.g., a test for the virus that causes COVID-19, or coronavirus disease 2019) for use during a public health emergency. Unless requested by the governor of the state, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must not, during the emergency, engage in certain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 19, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) |