H.R. 3203 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Novel Device Regulatory Relief Act of 2011
H.R. 3203 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Oct 14, 2011, sponsored by Brian P. Bilbray with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Novel Device Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise the process for requesting classification for a type of medical device that has not been previously classified by removing the requirement that a person can only file a request for classification of a new medical device after the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) classifies the device as a class III device in respo…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian P. Bilbray (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 14, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 18, 2011)
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