PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. DeLauro asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4199 a bill originally introduced by former Representative Slaughter, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 31, 2017
Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2017
This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to establish and implement a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to collect and dispose of prescription medications.
People & committees
Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] · D–NY
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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. DeLauro asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4199 a bill originally introduced by former Representative Slaughter, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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