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US S3983

US S3983
PATCH Act


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Introduced
03/31/2022
In Committee
03/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require, for purposes of ensuring cybersecurity, the inclu- sion in any premarket submission for a cyber device of information to demonstrate a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness throughout the lifecycle of the cyber device, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the PATCH Act, amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the inclusion of cybersecurity information in any premarket submission for a "cyber device" (a device that includes software or is intended to connect to the internet). This information must demonstrate a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness throughout the device's lifecycle, including requirements for the manufacturer to monitor and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, have a Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure plan, and provide updates and patches to address known vulnerabilities. The bill also allows the Secretary to find a device not substantially equivalent based on inadequate cybersecurity information and makes the failure to comply with the cybersecurity requirements a prohibited act and a reason for a device to be considered adulterated or misbranded.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/31/2022)

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