CEASE Overdose Act of 2023
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 14, 2023)
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.
What just happenedMar 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2023
- Mar 24, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 14, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 14, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 14, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 14, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House