Bill113th Congress

S. 644

PACT Act

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Introduced
Mar 21, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Health
Latest Action
Mar 21, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Democrat·PA
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First Name: Bob
Last Name: Casey
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
644
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 21, 2013
Policy Area
Health
Is Law
No
Mar 21, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Source: Senate

Mar 21, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Mar 21, 20130

Preventing Abuse of Cough Treatments Act of 2013 or PACT Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the sale or offering for sale of a drug containing dextromethorphan, and not subject to practitioner supervision requirements, to an individual under age 18, except if the sale is made: (1) pursuant to a validly issued prescription; or (2) to an individual who provides proof of being actively enrolled in the military, including a valid military identification card. Imposes civil monetary penalties that escalate upon repeated violation.

Deems to be adulterated any unfinished dextromethorphan that is possessed, received, or distributed in violation of this Act.

Prohibits a person from: (1) possessing or receiving unfinished dextromethorphan unless the person is registered with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a producer of a drug or device or otherwise registered, licensed, or approved under federal or state law to engage in the practice of pharmacy, pharmaceutical production, or manufacture or distribution of drug ingredients; or (2) distributing unfinished dextromethorphan to any person other than a registered or otherwise authorized person. Excludes from such prohibitions common carriers that possess, receive, or distribute unfinished dextromethorphan for purposes of distributing it between registered, licensed, or approved persons. Imposes additional civil monetary penalties for such possession and distribution violations.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Senate· Standing
Child healthCivil actions and liabilityDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useLicensing and registrationsPrescription drugsRetail and wholesale trades

Introduced in Senate

Mar 21, 2013