HR 3929 116th Congress House Health Access Board Administrative law and regulatory procedures Civil actions and liability Consumer affairs Disability and health-based discrimination Disability and paralysis Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Government studies and investigations Manufacturing

GAIN Act

Introduced: February 13, 2020 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

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Jul 25, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Jul 24, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 24, 2019

Introduced in House

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Greater Access and Independence through Nonvisual Access Technology Act of 2019 or the GAIN Act

This bill requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to establish access standards for home (1) medical devices, (2) appliances, and (3) exercise equipment that allow blind consumers to effectively use such products.

What's happening now July 25, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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