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H.R.3537: Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2015
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (7 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to add certain synthetic opioids, hallucinogens, and cannabinoids to schedule I. (A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that: has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 27, 2016 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 258 - 101 (Roll no. 557). (text: CR H5871-5872) |
| Sept. 26, 2016 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5893)
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3537.
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5871-5874)
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 615.
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| Sept. 26, 2016 |
Committee on the Judiciary discharged. |
| Sept. 26, 2016 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-787, Part I.
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| Sept. 21, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Sept. 21, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 20, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 17, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 4, 2015 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| Nov. 4, 2015 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 3, 2015 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Oct. 5, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Sept. 18, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 17, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Sept. 17, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Sept. 17, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) |