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118th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

H.R. 1580: CEASE Overdose Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 14, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
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Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2023

Continuous and Enduring Action to Stop Every Overdose Act of 2023 or the CEASE Overdose Act of 2023

This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. 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.

The temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act expires on December 31, 2024.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Mar 14, 2023Introduced in the House by Mike Johnson.
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  1. Mar 24, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Mar 14, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 14, 2023Referred 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.