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Introduced
08/06/2020
08/06/2020
In Committee
08/06/2020
08/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to order the mandatory recall of any drug when the FDA determines that there is a reasonable probability that the drug would cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Currently, the FDA may order a mandatory recall under such circumstances only with respect to a controlled substance.
AI Summary
This bill, the Safe Drugs Act, authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to order the mandatory recall of any drug when the FDA determines that there is a reasonable probability the drug would cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Previously, the FDA could only order a mandatory recall for controlled substances, but this bill expands that authority to all drug products.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 08/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4492/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4492/BILLS-116s4492is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4492/BILLS-116s4492is.pdf.pdf |
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