Bill · H.R. 88· House(119-HR-88)
Medical Innovation Acceleration Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Medical Innovation Acceleration Act of 2025," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It seeks to exempt non-invasive diagnostic devices from being regulated as devices. The bill defines a non-invasive device as one that does not penetrate the skin or membranes, is not implanted, and causes only minor temperature or compression changes. It also specifies that these devices must not use ionizing radiation.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Medical device manufacturers benefit from reduced regulatory requirements for non-invasive products.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
Reducing the regulatory burden for non-invasive diagnostic devices may lower barriers to entry for smaller medical technology companies.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
Exempting certain non-invasive diagnostic devices from device regulation may accelerate the availability of new diagnostic tools.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Exemption of non-invasive diagnostic devices from regulation: This change to Section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act would mean certain diagnostic tools are no longer regulated as devices (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text: The text focuses on the definitions and the amendment to exempt certain devices, but does not list any negative consequences (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Seniors+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Research Funding+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House