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Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009

Introduced: March 3, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 1, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 31, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 31, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 8 (Roll no. 167). (text: CR 3/30/2009 H4086)
Mar 31, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4144)
Mar 30, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 30, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1259.
Mar 30, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4086-4087)
Mar 30, 2009
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
Mar 24, 2009
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-49.
Mar 4, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 4, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 4, 2009
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Mar 3, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 3, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 3, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 31, 2009 House · vote #167 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 407–8 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem to be adulterated any unfinished dextromethorphan that is possessed, received, or distributed in violation of this Act.

Prohibits a person from: (1) possessing or receiving unfinished dextromethorphan unless the person is registered with the Secretary of Health and Human Services as a producer of a drug or device or otherwise registered, licensed, or approved pursuant to federal or state law to engage in the practice of pharmacy, pharmaceutical production, or manufacture or distribution of drug ingredients; or (2) distributing unfinished dextromethorphan to any person other than a registered or otherwise authorized person. Excludes from such prohibitions common carriers that possess, receive, or distribute unfinished dextromethorphan for purposes of distributing it between registered, licensed, or approved persons.

What's happening now April 1, 2009

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Mar 3, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1259: Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-1259/
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"H.R. 1259: Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-1259/.
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