Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act

S. 3187 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 15, 2012, sponsored by Tom Harkin with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.

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: May 15, 2012
Co-sponsors: 1
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 112-144

What it does

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to reauthorize and establish new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prescription drug user-fee programs and revise and impose new requirements relating to: (1) prescription, pediatric, and generic drugs; (2) medical devices; (3) biosimilar biological products; (4) new infectious disease drugs; and (5) drug manufactu…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tom Harkin (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 15, 2012
Passed the SenateMay 24, 2012
Passed the HouseJun 20, 2012
Sent to the PresidentJun 28, 2012
Became lawJul 9, 2012

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-144. (Jul 9, 2012)

How Congress voted

On the Motion
Senate · Jun 26, 2012 · Motion Agreed to92–4
On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Jun 25, 2012 · Cloture Motion Agreed to89–3
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · May 24, 2012 · Bill Passed96–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

To provide substantial savings in health care costs to the Federal government and consumers by fostering…Senate · May 24, 2012
To prohibit approval by the Food and Drug Administration of genetically engineered fish unless the National…Senate · May 24, 2012
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning claims about the effects of foods and dietary…Senate · May 24, 2012
To allow the importation by individuals of safe and affordable drugs from Canada.Senate · May 24, 2012
To revoke the exclusivity of certain entities that are responsible for violations of the Federal Food, Drug…Senate · May 24, 2012
To require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register dietary supplement products with the Food and…Senate · May 24, 2012
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for…Senate · May 24, 2012
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for…Senate · Jun 25, 2012
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for…Senate · Jun 26, 2012

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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