HR 1346
111th Congress
House
Health
Civil actions and liability
Federal preemption
Health technology, devices, supplies
Product safety and quality
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 12, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 6, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 5, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 5, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit specified provisions preempting state and local requirements for medical devices intended for human use from being 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
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committees of jurisdiction
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