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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 8, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to require all regulated retail sellers of certain listed chemical products used to make methamphetamine to submit self-certifications of compliance with the requirements of such Act to the Attorney General.
Requires the Attorney General to develop a list of all self-certified individuals and make it publicly available on the website of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Prohibits distributors of listed chemical products from selling such products to individuals not currently registered with the DEA.
Impose civil penalties for negligent failure to self-certify as required by this Act.
People & committees
Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D–CA
Legislative record
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6315-6316; text as passed Senate: CR S6315-6316)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6315-6316; text as passed Senate: CR S6315-6316)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 38.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S615)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S614-615)
Introduced in Senate
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