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H.R. 6259 (114th)

Protecting Our Kids' Medicine Act of 2016

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Introduced

28 September 2016

Last action

28 September 2016 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

12 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Protecting Our Kids' Medicine Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the sale of liquid formulations of over-the-counter drugs that are not packaged with a dosage delivery device, such as a calibrated cup or spoon, and that do not have measurements on the label and on the dosage delivery device exclusively in metric units. The Food and Drug Administration may waive the requirement for metric units if that requirement would not benefit public health. Over-the-counter liquid drugs labeled for pediatric use may not be sold without a flow restrictor or another mechanism to reduce accidental ingestion.

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Timeline

  1. 28 September 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 September 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 September 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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