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DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2019

Introduced: January 30, 2019 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2019

This bill addresses the sale and distribution of dextromethorphan (DXM).

Specifically, the bill requires a retailer that sells certain drugs containing DXM to have a verification system that is intended to ensure that no one under 18 years of age purchases such drugs from the retailer.

The bill also establishes restrictions on (1) the sale of over-the-counter drugs containing DXM, and (2) the distribution of bulk DXM.

What's happening now January 30, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Feb 6, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 863: DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-863/
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"H.R. 863: DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-863/.
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H.R. 863, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-863/.
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