Medical Supply Chain Security Act
Summary
Medical Supply Chain Security Act This bill requires manufacturers of essential medical devices (i.e., those that are life supporting, life-sustaining, or intended for use for a debilitating disease or condition) to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the device is discontinued or if there is any meaningful disruption to the device's manufacturing. The bill also authorizes the FDA to expedite review of such a device to mitigate or prevent a shortage. The bill also requires the manufacturer of an essential medical device or drug to report annually to the FDA certain information, such as details about all locations of production and the sourcing of component parts or active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 24, 2022
Last action Mar 25, 2022
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3
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Committee
2
Mar 25, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Mar 24, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Mar 24, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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