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- H.R.5020
H.R.5020: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 21, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2016 This bill requires the Surgeon General to report to Congress on the public health effects of the increased use since January 2010 by individuals who are 12 to 18 years old of drugs developed and manufactured to avoid control under the Controlled Substances Act (e.g., synthetic marijuana, also known as "spice," and synthetic amphetamines, also known as "bath salts").
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 21, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 21, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) |