Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020

3/2/2022, 4:13 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3468

Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020

This bill requires manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of potential disruptions to the supply of essential medical devices. Specifically, a manufacturer of an essential medical device must notify the FDA of a permanent discontinuance or temporary interruption that is likely to lead to a meaningful disruption in the supply of the device in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 3468

Bill S 3468 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill S 3468 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2020.  Bill S 3468's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3468

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3468

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesManufacturing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3468

Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020A bill to require the manufacturers of certain essential medical devices to notify the Food and Drug Administration when such manufacturers become aware of a circumstance that could lead to a shortage of such devices, and for other purposes.
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