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HR 2118 115th Congress House

Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the registration of establishments that service devices, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 25, 2017 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 28, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require establishments servicing medical devices to register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Such establishments must maintain records and make reports as the FDA requires to ensure the safety and effectiveness of serviced devices.

The bill exempts certain medical facilities, including physician's offices, that service medical devices in accordance with state and local laws.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
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Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2017
Murphy, Tim
· May 11, 2017
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Apr 25, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2118: Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2118/
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"H.R. 2118: Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2118/.
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H.R. 2118, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2118/.
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