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H.R. 88

Medical Innovation Acceleration Act of 2025

In Plain Language

This bill removes FDA oversight from noninvasive diagnostic devices — tools that don't break the skin, aren't inserted into the body, and don't cause lasting tissue changes or radiation exposure. These devices would no longer need FDA approval before being used to diagnose medical conditions.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

Medical Innovation Acceleration Act of 2025This bill exempts noninvasive diagnostic devices from the regulatory authority of the Food and Drug Administration.The bill defines noninvasive diagnostic device as one that does not penetrate the skin or any other membrane of the body, is not inserted or implanted into the body, causes no more than ephemeral compression or temperature changes to in situ bodily tissues, and does not subject bodily tissues to ionizing radiation.

Sponsor

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

Cosponsors

None listed

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 3, 2025

Official source

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Action history

Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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