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.
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)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
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.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3723 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3723 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Jim Banks (R-IN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.