H.R. 5934 · 114th Congress
Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2016
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Katko
- Introduced
- 2016-09-06
- Latest action
- 2016-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2016
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to add certain synthetic opioids, hallucinogens, and cannabinoids to schedule I. (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.)