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HR 1580 United States House · 118th Congress

CEASE Overdose Act of 2023

Summary
Continuous and Enduring Action to Stop Every Overdose Act of 2023 or the CEASE Overdose Act of 2023 This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. The temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act expires on December 31, 2024.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I (strict criminal penalties), expanding criminalization rather than promoting reform or reducing penalties.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcarePlaces fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I (no medical use), restricting legal medical access and treatment options for opioid-related health issues.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Mar 14, 2023 Last action Mar 24, 2023
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Mar 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Mar 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Mar 14, 2023
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lower
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Mike Johnson
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LA
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