To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes.

Overview Sponsor: Rep. John Dingell [D-MI15]show cosponsors (2) Cosponsors: Joe Barton [R-TX6] Frank Pallone [D-NJ6] Text: Summary | Full Text Status: Introduced Sep 19, 2007 Referred to Committee View Committee Assignments Passed House Sep 19, 2007 Passed Senate Sep 20, 2007 Signed by President Sep 27, 2007 This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush. Last Action: Sep 27, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-85. Other Titles: -- Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007 -- Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2007 -- Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007 -- Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2007 -- Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 Related: See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned. Votes: Sep 19, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 405 Ayes, 7 Nays, 20 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details. You are not tracking any senators or representatives. To see their votes here, look up a Member of Congress. Sep 20, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept. View all 1 votes on this bill.

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