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Studying Suboxone Act

USA118th CongressHR-4053| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2023
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (3)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Studying Suboxone Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reevaluate the scheduling of buprenorphine-naloxone combination products (e.g., suboxone) under the Controlled Substances Act. These products are used to treat opioid addictions and are currently schedule III controlled substances. (A schedule III controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has less potential for abuse than a schedule I or II substance; that has a currently accepted medical use; and that has low or moderate risk of dependence if abused.) Specifically, the bill requires HHS to review scientific and medical evaluations relating to these products and update its scheduling recommendations accordingly. The DEA must review the recommendations of HHS and make appropriate scheduling changes.
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Jun 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2023
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.
Jun 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2023
    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.


  • June 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Drug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment studies and investigations

Studying Suboxone Act

USA118th CongressHR-4053| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2023
Studying Suboxone Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reevaluate the scheduling of buprenorphine-naloxone combination products (e.g., suboxone) under the Controlled Substances Act. These products are used to treat opioid addictions and are currently schedule III controlled substances. (A schedule III controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has less potential for abuse than a schedule I or II substance; that has a currently accepted medical use; and that has low or moderate risk of dependence if abused.) Specifically, the bill requires HHS to review scientific and medical evaluations relating to these products and update its scheduling recommendations accordingly. The DEA must review the recommendations of HHS and make appropriate scheduling changes.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2023
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.
Jun 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2023
    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.


  • June 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (3)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment studies and investigations