Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
House Procedure: Setting Rules for Fentanyl Bill Debate
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution is a procedural step that allows the House of Representatives to begin official debate on a bill regarding how the government regulates fentanyl-related substances.
- It sets specific rules for the discussion, including a one-hour time limit for debate that is split evenly between supporters and opponents of the bill.
- This action is a routine part of the lawmaking process; it does not change any laws itself but is required before the House can vote on the actual fentanyl legislation.
- The resolution also outlines which specific changes or amendments can be proposed and voted on during the upcoming debate.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H469)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H469)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 30). (consideration: CR H482)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H482-483)
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
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