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Increased Transparency in Reporting Educational Transfers in Medicine.

New rules enhance transparency in reporting gifts from drug and medical device manufacturers intended for medical education. This means citizens will have better insight into how pharmaceutical companies support medical education, potentially influencing trust in medical information.
Key points
Medical companies must now disclose more details about educational transfers, including those for peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, and medical conferences.
The changes aim to increase openness in relationships between manufacturers and the medical community, potentially impacting healthcare quality.
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Print number: 117_HR_9378
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sunshine Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9378.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medical companies must now disclose more details about educational transfers, including those for peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, and medical conferences.
  • The changes aim to increase openness in relationships between manufacturers and the medical community, potentially impacting healthcare quality.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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