S. 3546 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act
S. 3546 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 21, 2006, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 21, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 109-462
What it does
Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a manufacturer, packer, or distributor whose name appears on the label of a nonprescription drug or dietary supplement marketed in the United States to: (1) submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services within 15 business days any report of a serious adverse event associated with use…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2006
- Became lawDec 22, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-462. (Dec 22, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 9, 2006 · Passed203–98
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection ActHouse · Dec 9, 2006
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Other Health bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 1812: Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005
- S. 544: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
- H.R. 3423: Medical Device User Fee Stabilization Act of 2005
- S. 45: A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug…
- H.R. 1132: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005
- S. 172: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all…
- H.R. 2520: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
- H.R. 4519: State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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