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H.R.4073: Opioid Immediate Suspension Order Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (18 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Opioid Immediate Suspension Order Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to eliminate the provision that defines the phrase "imminent danger to the public health and safety." Under current law, the Drug Enforcement Administration may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health and safety.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 1, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Oct. 20, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 16, 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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| Oct. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) |