118th Congress Health
H.R. 5905: Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act
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Summary
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold a hearing and establish a task force on the health and safety of products with kratom (an herbal substance that produces opioid- and stimulant-like effects). It also prohibits the FDA from regulating kratom products in a manner that is more restrictive as compared to regulations for food, dietary supplements, or dietary ingredients.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jack Bergman R-MIOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Mark Pocan SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Mark Pocan.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House