H.R. 5663 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Safeguarding Therapeutics Act
H.R. 5663 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 21, 2020, sponsored by Brett Guthrie with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 116-304
What it does
Safeguarding Therapeutics Act This bill authorizes the Food and Drug Administration to destroy imported counterfeit medical devices.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-304. (Jan 5, 2021)
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- H.R. 1839: Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
- S. 1379: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019
- S. 2047: A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services…
- H.R. 3253: Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019
- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
- H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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