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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the authority to grant certain exemptions, and for other purposes.
12/29/2022, 11:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7679
Bill 117 hr 7679, also known as the "FDA Exemptions Reauthorization Act," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to extend the authority to grant certain exemptions. The bill seeks to reauthorize the ability to grant exemptions for specific products or substances that may not meet all the requirements outlined in the Act.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the flexibility to grant exemptions when necessary, in order to promote innovation and access to new products while still maintaining safety and efficacy standards. This reauthorization is important for industries that rely on exemptions to bring new products to market, such as medical devices or certain food additives.
Overall, the bill is focused on balancing the need for regulatory oversight with the need for flexibility and innovation in the marketplace. It is intended to support the FDA in its mission to protect public health while also fostering growth and development in industries regulated by the Act.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the flexibility to grant exemptions when necessary, in order to promote innovation and access to new products while still maintaining safety and efficacy standards. This reauthorization is important for industries that rely on exemptions to bring new products to market, such as medical devices or certain food additives.
Overall, the bill is focused on balancing the need for regulatory oversight with the need for flexibility and innovation in the marketplace. It is intended to support the FDA in its mission to protect public health while also fostering growth and development in industries regulated by the Act.
Congressional Summary of HR 7679
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 (1) the Humanitarian Device Exemption Program (a specialized regulatory pathway for medical devices used to treat or diagnose diseases or conditions that affect no more than 8,000 individuals), and (2) the Pediatric Device Consortia Grants Program (a program that supports the development of medical devices for pediatric patients through nonprofit consortia).
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Current Status of Bill HR 7679
Bill HR 7679 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2022. Bill HR 7679 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 6, 2022. Bill HR 7679's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 6, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7679
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7679
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the authority to grant certain exemptions, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the authority to grant certain exemptions, and for other purposes.
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