Contraceptive Labeling and Advertising Act

Summary

Contraceptive Labeling and Advertising Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that the label and advertising for contraceptive drugs and devices state the effectiveness of such drugs and devices in preventing conception in humans. Requires a label also to state directions for use and that professional advice should be sought to determine the most appropriate form of contraception. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standards for determining the effectiveness of such drugs and devices.

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Timeline

1. 19 January 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 February 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 January 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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