Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1594
117th Congress(2021-2022)
DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 12, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 12, 2021
Latest Action
May 12, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1594
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
West Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2021

This bill modifies enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

First, the bill modifies the required elements of an order to show cause issued by the DEA before it denies, revokes, or suspends a registration due to a violation of the Controlled Substances Act. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement that an order to show cause must notify the registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective action plan.

Second, the bill modifies the standard of review for an immediate suspension order. Currently, the DEA may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health or safety. This bill lowers the standard for determining imminent danger to the public health or safety—from substantial likelihood of an immediate threat of harm to probable cause that harm will occur.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/12/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
05/12/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:50:15 PM