3.0.0 4635 2023-01-11T13:32:04Z 2023-01-11T13:32:04Z House HR 2016-02-26 114 [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 31 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CARTWRIGHT:H.R. 4635.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I; Section 8; Clause 1 of the Constitution statesThe Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes,Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare of the United States .. .[Page H1000]]]> hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee Referred to 2016-04-01T13:36:12Z Referred to 2016-02-26T14:02:00Z hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee House Standing hsvr03 Health Subcommittee Referred to 2016-03-07T20:45:17Z Referred to 2016-02-26T14:02:05Z hsas00 Armed Services Committee House Standing hsas02 Military Personnel Subcommittee Referred to 2016-03-04T20:28:58Z Referred to 2016-02-26T14:01:50Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif14 Health Subcommittee Referred to 2016-03-04T14:52:32Z Referred to 2016-02-26T14:01:45Z 2016-04-01 hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. Committee 2016-03-07 hsvr03 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Committee 2016-03-04 hsas02 Military Personnel Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Committee 2016-03-04 hsif14 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Committee 2016-02-26 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2016-02-26 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2016-02-26 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsas00 Armed Services Committee 2016-02-26 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-26 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2016-02-26 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-26 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress C001090 Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] Matt Cartwright D PA 17 N Armed Forces and National Security Drug trafficking and controlled substances Military medicine Military personnel and dependents Prescription drugs Veterans' medical care Armed Forces and National Security 00 2016-02-26 Introduced in House 2016-03-07T21:43:53Z Servicemembers and Veterans Prescription Drug Safety Act of 2016

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to carry out a joint program under which an eligible person who has lawfully obtained a covered controlled substance may deliver it for disposal at a facility to be specified by DOD and DOJ.

An eligible person for this purpose shall be:

  • a member of the Armed Forces,
  • an individual receiving or entitled to military retired or retainer pay,
  • a member's dependent-beneficiary who is receiving certain health care services, or
  • any person lawfully entitled to dispose of the property of any of such individuals who dies in lawful possession of a controlled substance for personal use.

DOD and DOJ shall develop guidelines and procedures to prevent the diversion, misuse, theft, or loss of such substances delivered under the program.

DOJ and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall carry out a similar joint program covering any veteran, veteran's spouse or dependent, a person in receipt of medical services at a VA facility, or any person lawfully entitled to dispose of the property of any of such individuals who dies in lawful possession of a controlled substance for personal use.

DOJ and the VA shall also develop guidelines and procedures to prevent the diversion, misuse, theft, or loss of such substances delivered under the program.

]]> Servicemembers and Veterans Prescription Drug Safety Act of 2016 Display Title Servicemembers and Veterans Prescription Drug Safety Act of 2016 Official Title as Introduced To provide for a prescription drug take-back program for members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Servicemembers and Veterans Prescription Drug Safety Act of 2016 Introduced in House 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr4635ih/xml/BILLS-114hr4635ih.xml 2016-04-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.