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S.2994: DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 26, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the sale of a drug containing dextromethorphan (DXM) to an individual under age 18 unless the individual has a prescription or is actively enrolled in the military. Civil monetary penalties that escalate upon repeated violation are imposed. To possess or receive unfinished DXM, a person must be registered with the Department of Health and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 26, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 26, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |