Bill Detail

H.R. 1580

Congress: 118

Title

CEASE Overdose Act of 2023

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Rep. Mike Johnson [R-LA-4]

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Status as of Jun 19, 9:10 AM · synced 10d ago

Introduced

2023-03-14

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