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H.R. 2260 (106th)

Pain Relief Promotion Act of 2000

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Introduced

17 June 1999

Last action

23 May 2000 · Calendars

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 566.

Sponsors

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3], Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. Lucas, Ken [D-KY-4], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-2], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Pain Relief Promotion Act of 1999 - Title I: Use of Controlled Substances Consistent With the Controlled Substances Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide that for purposes of such Act, alleviating pain or discomfort in the usual course of professional practice is a legitimate medical purpose for the dispensing, distributing, or administering of a controlled substance consistent with public health and safety even if the use of such a substance may increase the risk of death. Declares that nothing in this Act authorizes intentionally dispensing or administering a controlled substance for purposes of causing death or assisting another person in causing death. Prohibits the Attorney General, in determining whether a controlled substance manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser registration is consistent with the public interest under the Act, from giving force and effect to State law permitting assisted suicide or euthanasia. Authorizes certain educational and research programs carried out by the Attorney General under the Act to include educational and training programs for local, State, and Federal personnel on the necessary and legitimate use of controlled substances in pain management and palliative care and means by which investigation and enforcement actions by law enforcement personnel may accommodate such use. Title II: Promoting Palliative Care - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Administrator of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research to carry out a program to: (1) develop and advance scientific understanding of palliative care; and (2) collect and disseminate protocols and evidence-based practices regarding such care, with priority given to pain management for terminally ill patients, and make such information publicly available. Defines "palliative care" as the active total care of patients whose prognosis is limited due to progressive, far-advanced disease. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to award grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to health professions schools, hospices, and other entities for programs to provide education and training to health care professionals in palliative care. Sets forth requirements for grant applicants. Provides for the evaluation of such programs to determine their effect on knowledge and practice regarding palliative care. Makes funds available for such grants and contracts.

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Timeline

  1. 17 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 June 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 June 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 7 July 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 July 1999

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 20 July 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 September 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 September 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 14 September 1999

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 8.

    Source: Committee

  13. 13 October 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-378, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 13 October 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-378, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 13 October 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  16. 13 October 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 13 October 1999

    Committee

    Full Committee Proceeded to Immediate Consideration.

    Source: Committee

  18. 18 October 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-378, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  19. 18 October 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-378, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  20. 18 October 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 229.

    Source: Calendars

  21. 21 October 1999

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 339 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2260 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order as an original bill the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the bill as modified by the amendments recommended by the Committee on Commerce and printed in the bill. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H. Rept. 106-409.

    Source: Floor

  22. 27 October 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 339 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  23. 27 October 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  24. 27 October 1999

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 271 - 156 (Roll no. 544).

    Source: Floor

  25. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Obey moved to strike the enacting clause.

    Source: Floor

  26. 27 October 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 271 - 156 (Roll no. 544).

    Source: Floor

  27. 27 October 1999

    Failed

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10903)

    Source: Floor

  28. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  29. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Blumenauer moved to recommit with instructions to Commerce.

    Source: Floor

  30. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  31. 27 October 1999

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  32. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2260.

    Source: Floor

  33. 27 October 1999

    Failed

    On motion to strike the enacting clause Failed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  34. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2260 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order as an original bill the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the bill as modified by the amendments recommended by the Committee on Commerce and printed in the bill. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H. Rept. 106-409.

    Source: Floor

  35. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 339 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  36. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  37. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 339. (consideration: CR H10876-10903)

    Source: Floor

  38. 28 October 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  39. 19 November 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  40. 25 April 2000

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  41. 27 April 2000

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  42. 23 May 2000

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-299. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  43. 23 May 2000

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-299. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  44. 23 May 2000

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 566.

    Source: Calendars

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