S. 483 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
S. 483 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2015, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-145
What it does
Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to define phrases related to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA's) authority to register manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers of controlled substances.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2015
- Passed the SenateMar 17, 2016
- Passed the HouseApr 12, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentApr 14, 2016
- Became lawApr 19, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-145. (Apr 19, 2016)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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