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Allow medical device manufacturers to provide product instructions and labels in a digital format instead of paper.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asMedical Device Electronic Labeling Act

What’s happening with Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act?

As of May 12, 2026, S. 4519 sits in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. The committee members must act next to hold a hearing or vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This proposal has not moved past the initial referral stage since May 12, 2026.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act (S. 4519 (119th)) →

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 3723 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 3723 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Jim Banks (R-IN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.