Senate Bill 2315
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 17, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2315
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to substantially revise how over-the-counter (OTC)drugs are approved.
05/14/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.
05/14/2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
04/24/2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
01/17/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
01/17/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:53 PM