To amend the Controlled Substances Act to strike the definition of "imminent danger to the public health or safety" that was added by Public Law 114-145 for purposes of suspending a registration.
USA115th CongressHR-4073| House
| Updated: 11/1/2017
Gerald E. Connolly
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (19)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Elizabeth H. Esty (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substancesLicensing and registrationsPrescription drugsRetail and wholesale trades
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to strike the definition of "imminent danger to the public health or safety" that was added by Public Law 114-145 for purposes of suspending a registration.
USA115th CongressHR-4073| House
| Updated: 11/1/2017
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.
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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Gerald E. Connolly
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (19)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Elizabeth H. Esty (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Drug trafficking and controlled substancesLicensing and registrationsPrescription drugsRetail and wholesale trades