Medical Testing Availability Act of 2013
Latest action · Aug 2, 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedAug 2, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Medical Testing Availability Act of 2013 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to labeling in the shipment or delivery of an in vitro diagnostic product for an investigation exempt from compliance with a performance standard or the requirement of premarket approval.
Declares that such a product whose labeling states "For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures." may not be deemed misbranded on the basis that its manufacturer or distributor: (1) sells the product to an end user who uses the product in a manner inconsistent with such statement, or (2) engages in business communications regarding the product with an end user.
Defines "business communications": (1) as oral, written, or electronic contact between a manufacturer or distributor of such a product and an end user regarding the product's functioning; and (2) includes any such contact consisting of technical support, customer service, assistance with the installation of such product, communication relating to ensuring the performance of the product, and other similar contacts.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Aug 2, 2013 to Nov 18, 2013, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | Aug 2, 2013 |
| D-CA | Michael M. Honda | Sep 10, 2013 | |
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Sep 18, 2013 | |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Sep 26, 2013 | |
| R-TX | Kay Granger | Sep 26, 2013 | |
| D-CA | Julia Brownley | Oct 7, 2013 | |
| D-CA | Scott H. Peters | Nov 18, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 2, 2013Introduced in House
- Aug 2, 2013Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Aug 2, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Aug 2, 2013Introduced in House
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