VoterlyH.R. 1492: Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2017
115th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Administration to register practitioners (other than pharmacies) to transport controlled substances to and administer controlled substances in other states. A registered practitioner must: be licensed, registered, or authorized to administer controlled substances in the other state; limit the duration of transport to 72 consecutive hours; and comply with recordkeeping requirements.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2017-03-10
- Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] introduced H.R. 1492. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1492 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Admini…
Who sponsored H.R. 1492?
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1492?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1492 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.