S 3398
110th Congress
Senate
Health
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Defective products
Federal preemption
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Local laws
Medical malpractice
Medical supplies
Medical technology
Products liability
State laws
Medical Device Safety Act of 2008
Introduced: July 31, 2008
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 31, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 31, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
Jul 31, 2008
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Medical Device Safety Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide that provisions preempting state and local requirements for medical devices intended for human use shall not be construed to modify or otherwise affect any action for damages or the liability of any person under state law. Makes this Act effective as if it were included in the Medical Device Amendments of 1976 and applicable to any civil action pending or filed on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committees of jurisdiction
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