H.R. 4374 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize additional emergency uses for medical products to reduce deaths and severity of injuries caused by agents of war, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4374 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Nov 13, 2017, sponsored by Greg Walden.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-92
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the emergency use of an otherwise unapproved medical product if the Department of Defense (DOD) determines that there is a military emergency involving an agent that may cause imminently life-threatening and specific risk to U.S. forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 13, 2017
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentNov 30, 2017
- Became lawDec 12, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Dec 12, 2017)
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