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Introduced
05/19/2020
05/19/2020
In Committee
05/19/2020
05/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Authorizes a state's public health department, or another entity designated by the state's governor, to approve a diagnostic test or diagnostic device (e.g., a test for the virus that causes COVID-19, or coronavirus disease 2019) for use during a public health emergency. Unless requested by the governor of the state, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must not, during the emergency, engage in certain enforcement actions related to such a test or device. Not later than 180 days following the end of the public health emergency, the FDA must review and make a final determination concerning approval of the test or device.
AI Summary
This bill, the Right to Test Act, authorizes a state's public health department or other designated entity to approve diagnostic tests or devices (such as COVID-19 tests) for use during a public health emergency. Unless requested by the state's governor, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must not take enforcement actions related to such state-approved tests or devices during the emergency. Within 180 days after the emergency ends, the FDA must review and make a final determination on approving any state-approved tests or devices that have not yet been cleared or approved by the FDA.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/19/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3769/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3769/BILLS-116s3769is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3769/BILLS-116s3769is.pdf.pdf |
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