Senate Bill 1553
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 13, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1553
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to add certain fentanyl analogues to schedule I. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that: has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.
July 13, 2017
07/13/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3999-4000)
07/13/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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