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H.R. 753 (104th)

Biomaterials Access Assurance Act of 1995

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

31 January 1995

Last action

21 February 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Sponsors

Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

21 August 2025

Defence

Summary

Biomaterials Access Assurance Act of 1995 - Provides that, in any civil action, a biomaterials supplier (one who supplies components or raw materials used to manufacture implants) may raise any defense provided under this Act. Exempts a biomaterials supplier (supplier) from liability for harm to a claimant caused by an implant, with exceptions in the case of a supplier who: (1) is a registered manufacturer of the implant; (2) is a seller of the implant and who held title to the implant at the time of sale; or (3) furnishes raw materials or components that fail to meet applicable contractual requirements or specifications. Provides grounds for liability with respect to each exception. Outlines procedural guidelines for the dismissal of civil actions against suppliers, including the submission of appropriate affidavits in support of, or in defense to, a claim. States that a supplier may be considered a manufacturer of an implant, for purposes of such civil actions, only if the supplier has registered with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and included the implant on a list of devices filed pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Requires claimant payment of attorney's fees if the court finds the claim to be without merit and frivolous.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 February 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Source: Committee

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