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.

United States115th CongressHR-4073House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 1, 2017

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.

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  1. 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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  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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