DEBAR Act of 2020

United States116th CongressHR-4806House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 18, 2020

Summary

Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2020 or the DEBAR Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to temporarily or permanently prohibit the registration of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser of controlled substances (i.e., substances regulated under federal law because of their potential for dependence and addiction) if the entity (1) meets or has met the conditions for suspension or revocation of a registration, and (2) has a history of prior suspensions or revocations of registration.

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  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5818)

    House of Representatives

  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5818)

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Senate