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H.R.304: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (13 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate - Oct. 24, 2017
- Referred in Senate - Jan. 10, 2017
- Engrossed in House - Jan. 9, 2017
- Introduced in House - Jan. 5, 2017
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| Nov. 26, 2017 | 10th |
Bill Summary
Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to register an emergency medical services (EMS) agency to administer controlled substances if the agency submits an application demonstrating that it is authorized to conduct such activity in the state in which the agency practices. The DEA may deny an application if it...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 17, 2017 |
Became Public Law No: 115-83. |
| Nov. 17, 2017 |
Signed by President. |
| Nov. 7, 2017 |
Presented to President.
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| Nov. 2, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 2, 2017 |
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate Amendment: CR H8421-8422)
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| Nov. 2, 2017 |
Mr. Hudson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8421-8422)
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| Oct. 25, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Oct. 24, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Oct. 24, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6773)
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| Oct. 24, 2017 |
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Jan. 10, 2017 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H206-207) |
| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H218)
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
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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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 304.
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H206-208)
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Jan. 5, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Jan. 5, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Jan. 5, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Jan. 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) |