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US HR5803

US HR5803
SAFETY Act of 2018 Saving American Families through Efficacy and Trusted Ways Act of 2018


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Introduced
05/15/2018
In Committee
05/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

SAFETY Act of 2018 Saving American Families through Efficacy and Trusted Ways Act of 2018

AI Summary

This bill, the Saving American Families through Efficacy and Trusted Ways Act of 2018 or the SAFETY Act of 2018, amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider the potential for misuse and abuse when determining whether to approve certain drugs, particularly those that are or contain controlled substances. The bill also allows the Secretary to withdraw approval of a drug if it is determined to be unsafe due to the risks of abuse or misuse, based on new information. The amendments are intended to strengthen the FDA's ability to address the risks of drug abuse and misuse.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/15/2018)

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