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HI SCR39
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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AI Summary
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Request FDA to eliminate the one-year blood donor deferral policy for men who have sex with men (MSM) implemented in December 2015.
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Request FDA to adopt an individual risk assessment screening model for all blood donors instead of the current lifestyle-based deferral specific to MSM.
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Argue that other high-risk groups cited in CDC data lack similar deferrals, and that the one-year period does not align with FDA blood testing windows.
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Cite evidence from 15 countries that have lifted or maintained no-deferral policies on MSM without significant HIV transmission increases, and note a 2014 study showing lifting restrictions could increase U.S. blood supply by 2-4 percent.
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Direct certified copies to be sent to the FDA Commissioner, Blood Products Advisory Committee Chairperson, and HHS Advisory Committee on Blood and Tissue Safety and Availability.
Legislative Description
Requesting The United States Food And Drug Administration To Eliminate Its Blood Donor Deferral Policy On The Collection Of Blood And Blood Components From Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Deferral
Last Action
Re-Referred to CPH.
3/12/2019