HR-5803 : Still Just a Bill

Saving American Families through Efficacy and Trusted Ways Act of 2018 or the SAFETY Act of 2018

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to refuse or withdraw approval for a new drug application if the drug is unsafe due to the risk of abuse or misuse.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
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Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

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