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S.1277: Combating Prescription Drug Abuse Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 10, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Combating Prescription Drug Abuse Act - Establishes the Combating Prescription Drug Abuse Commission, whose duties shall be to: (1) review and report to Congress on federal initiatives regarding efforts to prevent and reduce prescription drug abuse, (2) identify gaps and opportunities regarding the safe use of prescription drugs with the potential for diversion and abuse, and (3) make recommendations on specific ways to reduce diversion and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 10, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 10, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |