United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3211 — Humanitarian Device Reform Act of 2011

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Humanitarian Device Reform Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to repeal provisions that prohibit the sale of a medical device approved under the humanitarian device exemption (available for devices designed to treat or diagnose a disease or condition that affects fewer than 4,000 individuals in the United States) for an amount that exceeds the costs of research and development, fabrication, and distribution of the device. Adds provisions clarifying that the 4,000 individuals that must be affected in the United States under the humanitarian device exemption is 4,000 individuals per year so affected.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3211 do?
Humanitarian Device Reform Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to repeal provisions that prohibit the sale of a medical device approved under the humanitarian device exemption (available for devices designed to treat or diagnose a disease or condition that affects fewer than 4,000 individuals in the United States) for an amount that exceeds the costs of research and development, fabrication, and distribution of the device. Adds provisions clarifying that the 4,000 individuals that must be affected in the United States under the humanitarian device exemption is 4,000 individuals per year so affected.
Who sponsors HR 3211?
HR 3211 is sponsored by Charles Bass (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3211?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3211?
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