HR 15472 · 94th Congress · Health

Biomedical Research and Medical Technology Protection Act

Introduced 1976-09-08· Sponsored by Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1976-09-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Biomedical Research and Medical Technology Protection Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the National Commission on the Implications of Biomedical Research and Medical Technology. States that the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate shall appoint 15 members from individuals engaged in the advancement of biomedical research and from sectors of society affected by advances in such research. Provides that such members shall serve for a term of four years. Directs the Commission to undertake continuing and periodic studies to analyze and evaluate the ethical, social, medical, economic, and legal implications of advances in biomedical research and medical technology. Specifies that the Commission's studies shall include the following: (1) the development of a model research subjects' bill of rights; (2) a review and evaluation of current laws and practices affecting the rights of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care institutions; (3) a study of the public implications of Federal financing under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act; (4) a review of practices governing maintenance of medical records on subjects…

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