HR 1422
102th Congress
House
Health
Fines (Penalties)
Health education
Informed consent (Medical law)
Patients' rights
Physicians
Surgery
Silicone Safety and Information Act
Introduced: March 13, 1991
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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.
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
2