Science and Technology Regulatory Relief Act of 2012

Summary

Science and Technology Regulatory Relief Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit a state or political subdivision from conducting or requiring an inspection of a factory, warehouse, or establishment in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor for introduction into interstate commerce, or after such introduction, for purposes of verifying compliance with such Act, Public Health Service Act requirements regarding the regulation of biological products, or any similar requirements established pursuant to state law. Makes exceptions for such an inspection if: (1) the state or subdivision makes a determination that a drug or device presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) orders a recall of a drug, biological product, or device manufactured, processed, packed, or held at the factory, warehouse, or establishment; or (3) the Secretary requests or authorizes the state to conduct or require the inspection.

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Timeline

1. 16 February 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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2. 16 February 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 February 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 16 February 2012 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 February 2012

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 February 2012

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
• SUSAN DAVIS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-35] · R · Sponsor
• ED ROYCE · R · Sponsor
• Ken Calvert · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45] · R · Sponsor
• Duncan Hunter · R · Sponsor
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