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HR 2685 99th Congress House Health Consumer protection Drug safety and regulation Drugs Drugs and narcotics Informed consent (Medical law) Labeling Labeling laws Maternal and infant welfare Medical records Medical supplies Obstetrics Patients' rights Pregnancy Social Welfare Women's health Women's rights

Obstetric Care Information Act

Introduced: June 6, 1985 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 13, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 10, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 6, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 6, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 6, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Obstetric Care Information Act - Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant) of the Social Security Act to require a State plan under such title to insure that a pregnant woman: (1) has the opportunity, upon her request, to inspect, copy, and have explained any medical records relating to her condition or treatment; (2) is informed, beforehand, of the side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of the procedures, drugs, or devices, and of alternative methods of treatment; and (3) consents to treatment.

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish guidelines with respect to the explanation of the side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of drugs and devices intended for use by pregnant women. Deems misbranded any drug or device offered for sale to a woman for use during pregnancy or parturition which does not meet such guidelines.

What's happening now June 13, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2