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H.R.2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
114 (70 Democrats, 44 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 15, 2021
Bill Summary
FDA Modernization Act of 2021 This bill allows an applicant for market approval for a new drug to use methods other than animal testing to establish the drug's safety and effectiveness. Under this bill, these alternative methods may include cell-based assays, organ chips and microphysiological systems, sophisticated computer modeling, and other human biology-based test methods.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 16, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 15, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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April 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) |