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Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 22, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 30, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to redefine anabolic steroid to mean any drug or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids, and dehydroepiandrosterone). Sets forth a list of substances included as anabolic steroids, including tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), androstenedione, and specified related chemicals.

Authorizes the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to exempt from regulation under the Controlled Substances Act any compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any anabolic steroid that is intended for administration to a human being or an animal and that does not present any significant potential for abuse because of its concentration, preparation, formulation, or delivery system.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review the Federal sentencing guidelines with respect to offenses involving anabolic steroids and consider amending such guidelines to provide for increased penalties.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) award grants to enable public and nonprofit private entities to carry out science-based education programs in elementary and secondary schools to highlight the harmful effects of anabolic steroids; (2) give preference for such grants to programs helping athletes to avoid steroid use; and (3) ensure that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health includes questions concerning the use of anabolic steroids.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 22, 2004

Became Public Law No: 108-358.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
10 cosponsors4 D6 R
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  1. Oct 22, 2004PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 108-358.

  2. Oct 22, 2004BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 108-358.

  3. Oct 22, 2004PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 22, 2004BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 13, 2004FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 13, 2004President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 8, 2004FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 8, 2004FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9010-9011)

  9. Oct 8, 2004Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9010-9011)

  10. Oct 8, 2004FloorH30200

    Mr. Cannon asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  11. Oct 8, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9010-9011)

  12. Oct 6, 2004FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Oct 6, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Oct 6, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Oct 6, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Oct 6, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Oct 6, 2004Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Oct 6, 2004Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 10/7/2004 S10606-10609; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 10/7/2004 S10606-10608)

  19. Sep 30, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 750.

  20. Sep 30, 2004Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Sep 30, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Sep 30, 2004Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Mar 11, 2004IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Mar 11, 2004IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 22, 200449

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 30, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to redefine anabolic steroid to mean any drug or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids, and dehydroepiandrosterone). Sets forth a list of substances included as anabolic steroids, including tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), androstenedione, and specified related chemicals.

Authorizes the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to exempt from regulation under the Controlled Substances Act any compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any anabolic steroid that is intended for administration to a human being or an animal and that does not present any significant potential for abuse because of its concentration, preparation, formulation, or delivery system.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review the Federal sentencing guidelines with respect to offenses involving anabolic steroids and consider amending such guidelines to provide for increased penalties.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) award grants to enable public and nonprofit private entities to carry out science-based education programs in elementary and secondary schools to highlight the harmful effects of anabolic steroids; (2) give preference for such grants to programs helping athletes to avoid steroid use; and (3) ensure that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health includes questions concerning the use of anabolic steroids.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed House without amendmentOct 8, 200481

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 30, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to redefine anabolic steroid to mean any drug or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids, and dehydroepiandrosterone). Sets forth a list of substances included as anabolic steroids, including tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), androstenedione, and specified related chemicals.

Authorizes the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to exempt from regulation under the Controlled Substances Act any compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any anabolic steroid that is intended for administration to a human being or an animal and that does not present any significant potential for abuse because of its concentration, preparation, formulation, or delivery system.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review the Federal sentencing guidelines with respect to offenses involving anabolic steroids and consider amending such guidelines to provide for increased penalties.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) award grants to enable public and nonprofit private entities to carry out science-based education programs in elementary and secondary schools to highlight the harmful effects of anabolic steroids; (2) give preference for such grants to programs helping athletes to avoid steroid use; and (3) ensure that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health includes questions concerning the use of anabolic steroids.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed Senate amendedOct 6, 200435

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 30, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to redefine anabolic steroid to mean any drug or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids, and dehydroepiandrosterone). Sets forth a list of substances included as anabolic steroids, including tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), androstenedione, and specified related chemicals.

Authorizes the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to exempt from regulation under the Controlled Substances Act any compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any anabolic steroid that is intended for administration to a human being or an animal and that does not present any significant potential for abuse because of its concentration, preparation, formulation, or delivery system.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review the Federal sentencing guidelines with respect to offenses involving anabolic steroids and consider amending such guidelines to provide for increased penalties.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) award grants to enable public and nonprofit private entities to carry out science-based education programs in elementary and secondary schools to highlight the harmful effects of anabolic steroids; (2) give preference for such grants to programs helping athletes to avoid steroid use; and (3) ensure that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health includes questions concerning the use of anabolic steroids.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 30, 200401

Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to redefine anabolic steroid to mean any drug or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids, and dehydroepiandrosterone). Sets forth a list of substances included as anabolic steroids, including tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), androstenedione, and specified related chemicals.

Authorizes the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to exempt from regulation under the Controlled Substances Act any compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any anabolic steroid that is intended for administration to a human being or an animal and that does not present any significant potential for abuse because of its concentration, preparation, formulation, or delivery system.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review the Federal sentencing guidelines with respect to offenses involving anabolic steroids and consider amending such guidelines to provide for increased penalties.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) award grants to enable public and nonprofit private entities to carry out science-based education programs in elementary and secondary schools to highlight the harmful effects of anabolic steroids; (2) give preference for such grants to programs helping athletes to avoid steroid use; and (3) ensure that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health includes questions concerning the use of anabolic steroids.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateMar 11, 200400

Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 - Amends the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990 to modify the definition of "anabolic steroid" to include tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), androstenedione, and specified related chemicals.

Authorizes the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to exempt from regulation any compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any anabolic steroid, that is intended for administration to a human being or an animal, and that does not present any significant potential for abuse because of its concentration, preparation, formulation, or delivery system.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review the Federal sentencing guidelines with respect to offenses involving anabolic steroids and consider amending such guidelines to provide for increased penalties.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) award grants to enable public and nonprofit private entities to carry out science-based education programs in elementary and secondary schools to highlight the harmful effects of anabolic steroids; and (2) ensure that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health includes questions concerning the use of anabolic steroids.