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- H.R.1271
H.R.1271: DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 1, 2017
Bill Summary
DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to: (1) require a retailer that sells certain drugs containing dextromethorphan (DXM) to have a verification system that is intended to ensure that no one under 18 years of age purchases such drugs from the retailer, (2) establish other restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter drugs containing DXM, and (3) establish restrictions on the distribution...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 1, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) |