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S.644: PACT Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 21, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Preventing Abuse of Cough Treatments Act of 2013 or PACT Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the sale or offering for sale of a drug containing dextromethorphan, and not subject to practitioner supervision requirements, to an individual under age 18, except if the sale is made: (1) pursuant to a validly issued prescription; or (2) to an individual who provides proof of being actively enrolled in the military,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 21, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |