Congress 109 - S 172 - A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all contact lenses as medical devices, and for other purposes.

Sponsor

Sen. Mike DeWine (R-OH)

Cosponsors

Topics

Commerce Contact lenses Health Medical supplies Product safety

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 29, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Deems all contact lenses to be medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (Currently, some non-corrective, decorative contact lenses are regulated as cosmetics).

Actions

Nov 9, 2005

Became Public Law No: 109-96.
Nov 9, 2005

Signed by President.
Oct 28, 2005

Presented to President.
Oct 26, 2005

Cleared for White House.
Oct 26, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 26, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9196)
Oct 26, 2005

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9196)
Oct 26, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 172.
Oct 26, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9196-9198)
Oct 26, 2005

Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 19, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 6, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 6, 2005

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 6, 2005

Received in the House.
Jul 29, 2005

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9585)
Jul 29, 2005

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9585)
Jul 29, 2005

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9585)
Jul 27, 2005

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 177.
Jul 27, 2005

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-110.
Mar 9, 2005

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 26, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S580)
Jan 26, 2005

Introduced in Senate

Amendments

Related Bills