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SENATE 152117th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1901; text: S1899-1900)

A resolution honoring the memory of Officer William Francis "Billy" Evans of the United States Capitol Police for his selfless acts of heroism on the grounds of the United States Capitol on April 2, 2021.

Last Action
4/13/2021

Actions

  • 2021-02-02Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2021-02-02Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-02 (00)

Right to Test Act

This bill authorizes a state's public health department, or another entity designated by the state's governor, to approve a diagnostic test or diagnostic device (e.g., a test for the virus that causes COVID-19, or coronavirus disease 2019) for use during a public health emergency.

Unless requested by the governor of the state, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must not, during the emergency, engage in certain enforcement actions related to such a test or device.

Not later than 180 days following the end of the public health emergency, the FDA must review and make a final determination concerning approval of the test or device.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Mike Braun (R-IN)
  • Mike Lee (R-UT)

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • State and local government operations
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