HR 3504
104th Congress
House
Health
Breast cancer
Commerce
Marketing
Medical supplies
Medical tests
Self-care
Women
Breast Cancer Detection Act
Introduced: May 22, 1996
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 14, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 22, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
May 22, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5387)
May 22, 1996
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Breast Cancer Detection Act - Mandates approval of the marketing of devices to aid in the self-examination of breasts without the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirement that such devices be prescription-only or otherwise restricted in their availability to women.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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