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Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992

Introduced: September 15, 1992 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 8, 1992

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Sep 30, 1992

Received in the Senate.

Sep 24, 1992

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 24, 1992

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 390 - 18 (Roll No. 424).

Sep 24, 1992

Considered as unfinished business.

Sep 22, 1992

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 23.

Sep 22, 1992

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Sep 22, 1992

Point of order raised by Mr. Dannemeyer against consideration of the Measure. Mr. Dannemeyer stated that the Committee on Energy and Commerce acted on the bill without the presence of a quorum, in violation of the rules of the House. Point of order overruled by the Chair.

Sep 22, 1992

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Sep 22, 1992

Mr. Waxman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Sep 22, 1992

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 505.

Sep 22, 1992

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 102-889.

Sep 17, 1992

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sep 17, 1992

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sep 15, 1992

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sep 15, 1992

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 24, 1992	House · vote #424	SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED	Passed	390–18	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require certification (or provisional certification) in order for a facility to perform or interpret mammograms, inspect equipment, or provide for the processing of mammography film. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue and renew certificates for a specified period of time.

Allows the Secretary to approve a private nonprofit organization or State agency to be an accreditation body if it meets certain standards and provides certain assurances.

Mandates standards to assure the safety and accuracy of mammograms, including regarding: (1) quality assurance and control programs; (2) radiation doses; (3) equipment used; (4) licensing, certification, and training of personnel; and (5) recordkeeping and retention.

Directs the Secretary to conduct annual inspections of certified facilities. Requires, subject to waiver, 48 hours notice of inspections.

Provides for: (1) directed plans of correction, on site monitoring costs payment, and civil money penalties; (2) suspension, revocation, and limitation of certificates; and (3) injunctions. Limits State inspection fees to the costs of conducting the inspections.

Requires annual publication of a list of facilities convicted of fraud and abuse, false billings, or kickbacks, facilities that have had certificates revoked, suspended, or limited, and facilities that have been the subject of a sanction or other similar matters.

Establishes the National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee.

Mandates grants to establish surveillance systems to evaluate breast cancer screening programs.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

What's happening now October 8, 1992

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Related & companion bills 2

Bill text 5 versions

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Introduced in House Formatted Text
Received in Senate Formatted Text
Referred in Senate Formatted Text
Reported in House Formatted Text

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 1

Wyden, Ron

Oregon · Sep 15, 1992

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