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H.R. 3633Became Law

Controlled Substances Trafficking Prohibition Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Aug 3, 1998)

Controlled Substances Trafficking Prohibition Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to prohibit U.S. residents from importing into the United States a non-schedule I controlled substance exceeding 50 dosage units if they: (1) enter the United States through an international land border; and (2) do not possess a valid prescription or documentation verifying such a prescription.

Declares that such Federal requirement does not limit any State from imposing additional requirements.

What just happenedNov 10, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-357.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1](R-OH)Sponsor
13 cosponsors1 D12 R
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  1. Nov 10, 1998PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-357.

  2. Nov 10, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-357.

  3. Nov 10, 1998PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 10, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 2, 1998FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 2, 1998President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 20, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 20, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12680-12681)

  9. Oct 20, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12680-12681)

  10. Aug 31, 1998IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Aug 3, 1998FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Aug 3, 1998FloorH38310

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

  13. Aug 3, 1998FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Aug 3, 1998Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  15. Aug 3, 1998FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  16. Aug 3, 1998FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6903-6906)

  17. Aug 3, 1998FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Jul 16, 1998CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 352.

  19. Jul 16, 1998DischargeH12300

    Committee on Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Jul 16, 1998Committee5500

    Committee on Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Jul 16, 1998IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 16, 1998.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Jul 16, 1998CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-629, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Jul 16, 1998Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-629, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. May 20, 1998CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. May 20, 1998CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. May 7, 1998CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  27. May 7, 1998CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  28. Apr 17, 1998CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  29. Apr 15, 1998CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  30. Apr 2, 1998IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E569-570)

  31. Apr 1, 1998IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Commerce

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  32. Apr 1, 1998IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

  33. Apr 1, 1998IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Judiciary

    Judiciary Committee
  34. Apr 1, 1998IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. Apr 1, 1998IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedAug 3, 199836

Controlled Substances Trafficking Prohibition Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to prohibit U.S. residents from importing into the United States a non-schedule I controlled substance exceeding 50 dosage units if they: (1) enter the United States through an international land border; and (2) do not possess a valid prescription or documentation verifying such a prescription.

Declares that such Federal requirement does not limit any State from imposing additional requirements.

Introduced in HouseApr 1, 199800

Controlled Substances Trafficking Prohibition Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to authorize individuals to bring into the United States a non-schedule I controlled substance if they: (1) enter the United States from Mexico; (2) do not possess a valid prescription or documentation which verifies such prescription; but (3) lawfully possess such substance for personal medical use, or for administration to an accompanying animal. Requires such a substance to be: (1) in an amount not more than 50 dosage units; or (2) if the individual does not lawfully reside in the United States, in an amount consistent with the individual's approximate stay in the United States. Declares that such Federal requirement does not limit any State from imposing additional requirements.