HR-5663 : Became Public Law


Safeguarding Therapeutics Act

This bill authorizes the Food and Drug Administration to destroy imported counterfeit medical devices.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-01-05PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-304.Library of Congress
2021-01-05PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-12-24FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-12-10ResolvingDifferencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-12-10ResolvingDifferencesOn motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7131)House floor actions
2020-12-10FloorMrs. Dingell asked unanimous consent to take the bill, H.R. 5663 from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7131)House floor actions
2020-12-10ResolvingDifferencesMrs. Dingell asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.House floor actions
2020-12-09FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-12-08FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7286)Senate
2020-12-08DischargeSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2020-12-08FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7286)Senate
2020-09-22IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2020-09-21FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4635)House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5663.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4635-4636)House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorMrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-09-17CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.House floor actions
2020-09-17CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-512.House floor actions
2020-07-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2020-07-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-03-11CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-03-11CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2020-01-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2020-01-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2020-01-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Administrative remedies
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Product safety and quality
  • Trade restrictions

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