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S.1803: MEDS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 13, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 13, 2017
Bill Summary
Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act of 2017 or the MEDS Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish a new, separate registration process to facilitate research involving marijuana and the commercial production of drugs made from marijuana. Specifically, the bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to register manufacturers and distributors to supply marijuana: (1) for use in research, and (2) for the commercial...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 13, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5483-5484)
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| Sept. 13, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |