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H.R. 6182 102nd Congress House

Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the authority for the regulation of mammography services and radiological equipment, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 6, 1992 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 27, 1992
Became Public Law No: 102-539.
Oct 27, 1992
Signed by President.
Oct 19, 1992
Presented to President.
Oct 9, 1992
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 7, 1992
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Oct 7, 1992
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Oct 6, 1992
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Oct 6, 1992
For Previous Action See H.R.5938.
Oct 6, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 6, 1992
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 6, 1992
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 6, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 6, 1992
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Oct 6, 1992
Mr. Waxman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 6, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 6, 1992
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 27, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-539.

 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. Provides for administrative appeals of certification denials.

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 dose; (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 during regular hours of operation. Requires notice of certain inspections. Provides for waiver of certain inspection requirements.

Provides for: (1) directed plans of correction, on site monitoring costs payment, and civil money penalties; (2) suspension and revocation certificates; and (3) injunctions.

Requires annual publication of a list of facilities convicted of fraud and abuse, false billings, or kickbacks, facilities that have had certificates revoked or suspended, 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 grants for research on such systems.

Empowers the Secretary to authorize a State to carry out certain certification program requirements and standards.

Mandates fees to cover the costs of inspections.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Mandates a study of the certification program.

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