H.R. 6713 · 117th Congress
CEASE Overdose Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Johnson
- Introduced
- 2022-02-11
- Latest action
- 2022-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Continuous and Enduring Action to Stop Every Overdose Act of 2022 or the CEASE Overdose Act of 2022
This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. 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.