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HR 1422 102th Congress House

Silicone Safety and Information Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that physicians who perform silicone gel implants provide certain information to patients.

Introduced: March 13, 1991 See on congress.gov
Health Fines (Penalties)Health educationInformed consent (Medical law)Patients' rights
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 28, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 13, 1991
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Latest action March 28, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Silicone Safety and Information Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a physician performing a silicone gel implant to provide the patient in advance with a summary prepared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services respecting the associated advantages, disadvantages, and risks. Directs the Secretary to provide such a summary to physicians. Sets forth a civil monetary penalty for violations by physicians.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · May 23, 1991
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 23, 1991
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · May 14, 1991
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 2, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1422: Silicone Safety and Information Act. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1422/
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"H.R. 1422: Silicone Safety and Information Act." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1422/.
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H.R. 1422, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1422/.
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