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H.R.2348: Drug Dealer Liability Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 12, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (1 Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Drug Dealer Liability Act of 2005 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide that any person who manufactures or distributes a controlled substance in a felony violation of such Act shall be liable in a civil action to any party harmed, directly or indirectly, by the use of that substance. Prohibits an individual user of a controlled substance from bringing or maintaining such an action unless the individual personally discloses to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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May 12, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Latham (R-Iowa) |