Senate Bill 3938
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Hand Sanitizer Guidance Extension Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3938
Congress
116
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
Hand Sanitizer Guidance Extension Act of 2020
This bill specifies that certain Food and Drug Administration guidance related to the manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency shall remain in effect for two years after this bill's enactment.
The bill also imposes various requirements related to the content of hand sanitizers manufactured while the guidance is in effect.
June 11, 2020
06/11/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2934-2935; text: CR S2934)
06/11/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:16 PM