House Bill 2500
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 6, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2500
Congress
118
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2023
This bill expands the authority of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order the recall of controlled substances to cover all drugs.
Furthermore, the authority to issue such an order may be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (or an official senior to either director), whereas currently this authority may only be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or an official senior to such director. (Both centers are located in the Food and Drug Administration within HHS.)
April 6, 2023
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04/14/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/06/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/06/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 3, 2024 8:18:53 PM