Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992

Summary

Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require certification (or provisional certification) in order for a facility to perform or interpret mammograms, inspect equipment, or provide for the processing of mammography film. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue and renew certificates for a specified period of time. Provides for administrative appeals of certification denials. Allows the Secretary to approve a private nonprofit organization or State agency to be an accreditation body if it meets certain standards and provides certain assurances. Mandates standards to assure the safety and accuracy of mammograms, including regarding: (1) quality assurance and control programs; (2)radiation dose; (3) equipment used; (4) licensing, certification, and training of personnel; and (5) recordkeeping and retention. Directs the Secretary to conduct annual inspections of certified facilities during regular hours of operation. Requires notice of certain inspections. Provides for waiver of certain inspection requirements. Provides for: (1) directed plans of correction, on site monitoring costs payment, and civil money penalties; (2) suspension and revocation certificates; and (3) injunctions. Requires annual publication of a list of facilities convicted of fraud and abuse, false billings, or kickbacks, facilities that have had certificates revoked or suspended, and facilities that have been the subject of a sanction or other similar matters. Establishes the National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee. Mandates grants to establish surveillance systems to evaluate breast cancer screening programs. Authorizes grants for research on such systems. Empowers the Secretary to authorize a State to carry out certain certification program requirements and standards. Mandates fees to cover the costs of inspections. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. Mandates a study of the certification program.

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Timeline

1. 6 October 1992

   Introduced

   Received in the Senate, read twice.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 October 1992

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.5938.

   Source: Committee

3. 6 October 1992

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

4. 6 October 1992

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

   Source: Floor

5. 6 October 1992

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

   Source: Floor

6. 6 October 1992

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

   Source: Floor

7. 6 October 1992

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules.

   Source: Floor

8. 6 October 1992

   Floor

   Mr. Waxman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

   Source: Floor

9. 6 October 1992

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 6 October 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 6 October 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 7 October 1992

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

13. 7 October 1992

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 9 October 1992

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

15. 19 October 1992

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

16. 19 October 1992

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

17. 27 October 1992

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 102-539.

    Source: President

18. 27 October 1992

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

19. 27 October 1992

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
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