US S1327

Bill

SITSA Act Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017

Introduced
06/08/2017

In Committee
06/08/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

SITSA Act Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish a new, sixth schedule of controlled substances—schedule A. A drug or substance in schedule A has a chemical structure that is similar to, and an effect on the body that is similar to or greater than, a controlled substance in schedule I, II, III, IV, or V. The bill adds 13 synthetic fentanyl-related substances to schedule A. It also authorizes, and establishes procedures for, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to temporarily and permanently place a drug or substance in schedule A. The bill establishes criminal penalties for an individual who imports, exports, manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute a schedule A substance. However, it explicitly prohibits criminal and civil penalties solely for possession of a schedule A controlled substance. The bill makes it unlawful to import, export, manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a schedule A substance that is not clearly labeled. Finally, it establishes new, separate DEA registration requirements for manufacturers, distributors, and importers and exporters of schedule A substances.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new Schedule A of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act. Substances in Schedule A have a chemical structure similar to and an effect on the body similar to or greater than controlled substances in Schedules I-V. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to temporarily or permanently place substances in Schedule A, and establishes criminal penalties for the import, export, manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute of Schedule A substances. The bill also prohibits criminal or civil penalties solely for possession of a Schedule A substance and requires accurate labeling of Schedule A substances. Finally, the bill establishes new registration requirements for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and exporters of Schedule A substances.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Chuck Grassley (R)*, Dianne Feinstein (D), Ron Johnson (R), Amy Klobuchar (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/08/2017)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1327/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1327/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1327/BILLS-115s1327is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1327/BILLS-115s1327is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR2851	SITSA Act Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Related
HR5531	Opioid Emergency Response Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.	Related
HR6	SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act	Became Public Law No: 115-271.	Related
HRes1099	SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To
HRes934	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2851) to amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify how controlled substance analogues are to be regulated, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5735) to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish a demonstration program to set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders or other substance use disorders, and for other p	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To

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