HR 1422 · 102th Congress · Health

Silicone Safety and Information Act

Introduced 1991-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-14]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1991-03-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Silicone Safety and Information Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a physician performing a silicone gel implant to provide the patient in advance with a summary prepared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services respecting the associated advantages, disadvantages, and risks. Directs the Secretary to provide such a summary to physicians. Sets forth a civil monetary penalty for violations by physicians.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans
Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-18]NY
Resident Commissioner Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large]PR
Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17]FL
Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3]NC
Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6]NY
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5]TX
Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2]NV
Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5]IL
Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]CA
Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-19]NY
Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7]MI
Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]UT
Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2]TX
Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2]MA
Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10]OH
Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-5]CA
Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]WA