S. 45 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices, and for other purposes.
S. 45 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2005, sponsored by Carl Levin with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 109-56
What it does
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to eliminate the 30-patient limit for medical group practices allowed to dispense narcotic drugs in schedules III, IV, or V for maintenance or detoxification treatment (retains the 30-patient limit for an individual physician).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carl Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 19, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 27, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2005
- Became lawAug 2, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-56. (Aug 2, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 27, 2005 · Passed429–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.R. 3423: Medical Device User Fee Stabilization Act of 2005
- H.R. 1132: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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