Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 28, 2016Health
H.R. 5601
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 28, 2016)
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This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the label of a drug containing an opioid to prominently state that the drug contains an opioid and addiction to the drug is possible. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as certain pain medications.)What just happenedJun 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2](D-NH)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2016
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House