H.R. 6118 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act of 2012
H.R. 6118 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jul 12, 2012, sponsored by Michael G. Grimm with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 112-202
What it does
Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise sanctions for laboratories that intentionally refer proficiency testing samples required for certification to another laboratory for analysis by: (1) giving the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) discretion to substitute intermediate sanctions for such violations instead of the two-year prohibition against ownership or ope…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael G. Grimm (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2012
- Passed the SenateNov 14, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2012
- Became lawDec 4, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-202. (Dec 4, 2012)
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