Search Results: keywords:"drug scheduling"

  • H. R. 27 — An Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:4,629

    The HALT Fentanyl Act (H.R. 27) is a proposed law intended to modify the Controlled Substances Act by defining and classifying fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I. The bill outlines specific chemical modifications classifying substances as fentanyl-related unless...

    Simple Explanation

    The HALT Fentanyl Act is like a rulebook to help control some super dangerous chemicals called fentanyl-related substances. It wants to make it easier for scientists to study them and make rules to keep everyone safe.

  • H. R. 7068 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the scheduling of tianeptine as a schedule III substance, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:294

    H.R. 7068, titled the "STAND Against Emerging Opioids Act," aims to change current U.S. law to classify tianeptine as a Schedule III controlled substance. This classification means that tianeptine, along with its analogues, salts, and isomers, will be regulated due to its...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that a substance called tianeptine is closely watched because some people might misuse it. It would put tianeptine in a special category where medicines that are risky but have some medical uses are kept.

  • S. 331 — An Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:4,654

    S. 331, also known as the "Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act" or the "HALT Fentanyl Act," amends the Controlled Substances Act to address the legal classification of fentanyl-related substances. The bill provides a comprehensive framework for how these substances...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 331 wants to change the rules about a dangerous drug called fentanyl, making it easier for scientists to study it while ensuring people who handle it illegally get in trouble. This bill tries to make the rules clearer so everyone understands them better.