H.R. 2119 (112th): Ryan Creedon Act of 2011

Introduced:
Jun 03, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mary Bono Mack [R-CA45]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 3, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 03, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 03, 2011
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require practitioners to obtain particular training or special certification, approved by the Attorney General, on addiction to and abuse of controlled substances and appropriate and safe use of controlled substances in schedule II, III, IV, or V, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jun 03, 2011.
4 pages

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6/3/2011--Introduced.
Ryan Creedon Act of 2011 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to require:
(1) the Attorney General to require practitioners, as a condition on registering or renewing registration to dispense controlled substances in schedules II, III, IV, or V, to obtain particular training or special certification meeting standards established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on controlled substance addiction and abuse and on appropriate and safe use of such controlled substances; and
(2) such training or certification to be provided by a medical society, a medical licensing board of the state where the practitioner is licensed, an accredited continuing education provider, or another organization that the Secretary determines is appropriate.

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  • Title 21: FOOD AND DRUGS
  • Chapter 13: DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
  • Subchapter I: CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT
  • Part C: Registration of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers of Controlled Substances
  • Section 823: Registration requirements