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H.R. 2846 (100th)

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to regulate transactions involving ephedrine.

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Introduced

30 June 1987

Last action

15 October 1987 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7]

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3 June 2026

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Summary

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the distribution, sale, and importation of ephedrine. Prohibits the distribution of ephedrine unless the recipient provides proper identification. Establishes exemptions from such requirements: (1) for the distribution of ephedrine between agents or employees within a single facility; (2) for the delivery of ephedrine to or by common carriers; and (3) where the Attorney General determines that such requirements are not necessary for the enforcement of this Act. Establishes criminal penalties for the unlawful possession of ephedrine. Makes violations of the recordkeeping and reporting requirements of this Act criminal violations.

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Timeline

  1. 30 June 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 July 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 July 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 September 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 October 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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