S 2047 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to restrict the unauthorized purchase of hypodermic needles and syringes.

Introduced 1979-11-27· Sponsored by Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1979-11-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make hypodermic needles and syringes devices restricted to sale, distribution, or use only upon the written or oral authorization of a licensed practitioner.…

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