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- H.R.5280
H.R.5280: Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 3, 2006
- Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (18 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a final rule within one year of enactment of this Act to prohibit the distribution of unfinished dextromethorphan to any person other than a registered producer of drugs and devices. Prohibits the distribution of unfinished dextromethorphan in violation of this Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5280.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| May 3, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Fred Upton (R-Mich.) |