HR 6049 · 116th Congress · Health

Medical Supply Chain Security Act

Introduced 2020-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2020-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medical Supply Chain Security Act This bill requires manufacturers of essential medical devices (i.e., those that are life supporting, life-sustaining, or intended for use for a debilitating disease or condition) to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the device is discontinued or if there is any meaningful disruption to the device's manufacturing. The bill also authorizes the FDA to expedite review of such a device to mitigate or prevent a shortage.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

1 Democrat4 Republicans