H.R. 304 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017
H.R. 304 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 5, 2017, sponsored by Richard Hudson with 25 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-83
What it does
Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to register an emergency medical services (EMS) agency to administer controlled substances if the agency submits an application demonstrating that it is authorized to conduct such activity in the state in which the agency practices.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Hudson (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 9, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 24, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentNov 7, 2017
- Became lawNov 17, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Nov 17, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 9, 2017 · Passed404–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017House · Jan 9, 2017
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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