ISLET Act
This bill clarifies that human cadaveric islet transplants (cells from deceased donors used in diabetes treatment) are not classified as "drugs," "biological products," or "HCT/Ps" under existing federal law. It amends the Public Health Service Act to explicitly include "human cadaveric islets" in regulatory references, ensuring these transplants are not subject to the same oversight as pharmaceuticals or other biological products. The bill requires the Health Secretary to update relevant regulations within one year of enactment and report progress to Congress within six months. This change directly affects how the FDA and other agencies regulate islet transplants, streamlining their approval process without altering medical practice.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 22, 2023
Last action Jun 22, 2023
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Jun 22, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jun 22, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Mike Lee
RRepublican
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Rand Paul
RRepublican
Co
Ted Budd
RRepublican
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