United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5539 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) any transfer of value to a covered recipient of: (1) peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, and medical textbooks that directly benefit patients or are intended for patient use; and (2) anything of value to a physician if it is intended solely to provide continuing medical education.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to House Ways and Means

  3. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  4. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5539 do?
Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) any transfer of value to a covered recipient of: (1) peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, and medical textbooks that directly benefit patients or are intended for patient use; and (2) anything of value to a physician if it is intended solely to provide continuing medical education.
Who sponsors HR 5539?
HR 5539 is sponsored by Michael Burgess (R).
What is the current status of HR 5539?
This bill died with 113th 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 5539?
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