HR171-118

Introduced

To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, creates registration requirements related to research Section 303 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, and requires rulemaking The Attorney General— shall, not later than 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act, issue rules to implement this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and may issue the rules under paragraph. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, reporting requirements, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, Energy, and Healthcare.

Who Benefits and How

Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Requires class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
  • Creates registration requirements related to research Section 303 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
  • Requires rulemaking The Attorney General— shall, not later than 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act, issue rules to implement this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and may issue the rules under paragraph...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, creates registration requirements related to research Section 303 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, and requires rulemaking The Attorney General— shall, not later than 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act, issue rules to implement this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and may issue the rules under paragraph.

Key Policy Areas

Environmental Groups, Environment, Energy, Healthcare

Primary Purpose

The bill requires class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, creates registration requirements related to research Section 303 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, and requires rulemaking The Attorney General— shall, not later than 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act, issue rules to implement this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and may issue the rules under paragraph.

Policy Domains

Environmental Groups Environment Energy Healthcare

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill:
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Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Griffith (for himself and Mr. Latta) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environmental Groups Environment Energy Healthcare

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