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Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act
1/1/2025, 6:26 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7188
The bill is named after Shandra Eisenga, a patient who suffered serious health complications after receiving a contaminated human cell and tissue product during a medical procedure. The goal of the legislation is to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future by implementing stricter regulations and oversight measures.
Some key provisions of the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act include: 1. Establishing a national registry for human cell and tissue products, which will track the distribution and use of these products to ensure they meet safety standards. 2. Requiring manufacturers of human cell and tissue products to adhere to strict quality control measures and report any adverse events or safety concerns. 3. Increasing penalties for violations of safety regulations related to human cell and tissue products. 4. Providing funding for research and development of new technologies to improve the safety and efficacy of these products. Overall, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act aims to protect patients from the risks associated with contaminated or unsafe human cell and tissue products. By implementing stricter regulations and oversight measures, the bill seeks to improve the safety and quality of these products used in medical procedures across the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 7188
Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to educate the public and health care providers about the benefits and risks of transplants that use human cell or tissue products, including the risk of infections.
HHS must develop the educational campaign after taking into consideration information about products that carry the highest risk of transmitting infections to transplant recipients. HHS may award grants to other entities to conduct public awareness initiatives and media campaigns about the risk of infections.
The bill also establishes specific civil penalties for violations of laws regarding the spread of communicable diseases and regulations regarding procedures for human cell or tissue products.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7188
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7188
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
10Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7188
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments

Cairo Parsons
1 year ago
I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess things up for me.

Persephone Beatty
1 year ago
I don't like this new bill at all. It's gonna mess things up for a lot of us. Just doesn't sit right with me. We need to pay attention to what's really going on here.

