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Human Tissue for Transplantation Act of 1993

Introduced: November 19, 1993 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Jan 3, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Nov 20, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2976)
Nov 19, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 19, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Human Tissue for Transplantation Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of human tissue banks and tissue banking practices.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Tissue Advisory Committee for advice on standards and regulations.

Provides for the use of tissue bank permit fees to cover costs of implementing this Act.

Prohibits the Secretary from enforcing existing regulations that treat human heart valves as medical devices subject to premarket approval. Rescinds the determination by the Secretary that human heart valves must undergo premarket approval.

What's happening now January 3, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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