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H.R.3184 / 105th Congress

To clarify any doubts as to the application of Federal controlled substances laws in States where State law authorizes the medical use of marijuana or other drugs.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 11, 1998

Declares that the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act apply according to their terms, notwithstanding any State law authorizing the use or distribution, by an individual or group, of marijuana or any controlled substance for medicinal or any other purpose.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1] · R–CA

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Judiciary Committee
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    1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    3. Referred to House Commerce

    4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

    5. Referred to House Judiciary

    6. Introduced in House

    7. Introduced in House

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