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- H.R.1285
H.R.1285: To amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 20, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (23 Democrats, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to remove dihydrocodeinone (hydrocodone) from classification as a schedule III controlled substance. Directs the Attorney General to immediately allow manufacturers and distributors to store hydrocodone compound products in accordance with the physical security requirements for schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances for three years beginning on the date enactment of this Act. Requires the Comptroller...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
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| March 22, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 20, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| March 20, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| March 20, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) |