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HR 4402118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify manufacturer transparency reporting requirements for certain transfers used for educational purposes.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify the reporting requirements for manufacturers regarding transfers of products used for educational purposes. The goal is to ensure transparency in how manufacturers report these transfers, potentially affecting compliance and oversight related to educational product distribution. The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress but lacks a detailed official summary and full text in the available data.

Bottom Line

The bill aims to improve transparency in manufacturer reporting for educational product transfers under the Social Security Act but did not advance beyond referral to a subcommittee and ultimately expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify manufacturer transparency reporting requirements.
  • Focuses specifically on transfers of products used for educational purposes.
  • The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but did not progress further and expired.
Who Benefits?

['Manufacturers subject to reporting requirements under title XI of the Social Security Act', 'Educational institutions and organizations receiving products for educational use', 'Regulatory agencies overseeing manufacturer reporting and compliance']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed text limits understanding of specific reporting changes and compliance burdens', 'Potential administrative costs for manufacturers to comply with clarified reporting requirements', 'Oversight mechanisms and enforcement provisions are not detailed, raising questions about implementation']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health. It did not advance beyond this referral and is currently classified as failed or expired. The legislative context involves ongoing efforts to regulate manufacturer transparency under the Social Security Act, particularly concerning educational product transfers.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Improved transparency in manufacturer reporting could lead to better data for policymakers and regulators regarding educational product distribution.', 'Manufacturers may incur additional administrative costs to comply with clarified reporting requirements.', 'Educational organizations might experience changes in how they receive and document product transfers.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The lack of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis. Transparency about enforcement and oversight provisions is critical for assessing the bill's practical impact. Monitoring future legislative efforts in this area is recommended to evaluate how reporting requirements evolve and are enforced.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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