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Introduced
07/24/2018
07/24/2018
In Committee
09/19/2018
09/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act of 2018
AI Summary
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to require the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to share data on the distribution of opioids to manufacturers and distributors more frequently. The bill aims to help identify and stop suspicious orders of opioids in order to reduce diversion rates. Specifically, the bill requires the Attorney General to make quarterly reports on the total number of distributors and the total quantity and type of opioids distributed to each pharmacy and practitioner. It also imposes stricter civil and criminal penalties on manufacturers and distributors who fail to review this information or maintain effective controls against diversion. Finally, the bill requires the Attorney General to report to Congress on how the DEA is using this data to identify and stop suspicious activity.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 09/19/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6491/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6491/BILLS-115hr6491ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6491/BILLS-115hr6491ih.pdf.pdf |
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