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A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require warning labels for prescription opioids, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3428| Senate 
| Updated: 9/12/2018
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Lessening Addiction by Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2018 or the LABEL Opioids Act This bill requires certain prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose.
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Timeline
Sep 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 12, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate
  • September 12, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth information and medical recordsPrescription drugs

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require warning labels for prescription opioids, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3428| Senate 
| Updated: 9/12/2018
Lessening Addiction by Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2018 or the LABEL Opioids Act This bill requires certain prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose.
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Timeline
Sep 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 12, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate
  • September 12, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth information and medical recordsPrescription drugs