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Representative Frank J. Pallone, Jr.
237 Cannon Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Representative Henry Waxman
2204 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
April 28, 2008
RE: NCSL Supports Medical Device Safety Act of 2008 ( Download PDF Version)
Dear Representatives Waxman and Pallone:
On behalf of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) I write in support of the "Medical Device Safety Act of 2008." This legislation is a very important first step in combating the tide of federal regulatory preemptions of state laws that have done more harm than good to the citizens of this country. NCSL has watched with great dismay as one by one, federal agencies have undermined important state policy decisions designed to protect the health and safety of our citizens. The FDA has been the most aggressive agency in this area. NCSL is encouraged by legislation like the Medical Device Safety Act of 2008 which would help reverse this troubling trend.
This legislation is supportive of state product safety laws and reinstates the primacy of state laws for product safety. The bill recognizes that some decisions, such as how to protect people from defective products, are best made by the state legislatures, not by the federal government. NCSL applauds your leadership and willingness to support the states in achieving a more harmonious federalism system.
NCSL looks forward to working with you and your staff on this bill as it makes its way through the House of Representatives. NCSL's staff contact on this issue is Susan Parnas Frederick (202) 624-3566, or susan.frederick@ncsl.org. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Donna Stone
State Representative, Delaware
President, NCSL
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