US SB670 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 21 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 21 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to categorize certain hearing aids as over-the-counter hearing aids and issue regulations regarding those hearing aids. The regulations for over-the-counter hearing aids must: (1) provide reasonable assurances of safety and efficacy; (2) establish output limits and labeling requirements; and (3) describe requirements for the sale of hearing aids in-person, by mail, or online, without a prescription. State and local governments may not establish or continue in effect requirements specifically applicable to hearing products that are not identical to FDA requirements and that restrict or interfere with the servicing or sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. The FDA must update and finalize its draft guidance on hearing products. The guidance must clarify which products are medical devices.
Title
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017
Sponsors
| Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] | Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA] | Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] |
| Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Claire McCaskill [D-MO] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-21 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1652 (Same As) 2017-03-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
SB934 (Related) 2017-05-11 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 76.
HB2430 (Related) 2017-08-18 - Became Public Law No: 115-52. (TXT | PDF)
SB934 (Related) 2017-05-11 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 76.
HB2430 (Related) 2017-08-18 - Became Public Law No: 115-52. (TXT | PDF)
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Consumer affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Health
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Marketing and advertising
Consumer affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Health
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Marketing and advertising
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/670/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s670/BILLS-115s670is.pdf |
