------------------------------------------------------ DRUGS related term(s) Crime; Pharmaceuticals Addresses State of the Union: President Trump, S645-S649 [24FE], H2287- H2295 [24FE] Amendments Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (S.J. Res. 98), S165, S172 [13JA], S222 [14JA] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: commend U.S. military action in Venezuela (see S. Res. 576), S115 [8JA] ------remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H134 [7JA] Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: require Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test model implementing most-favored-nation drug pricing (see H.R. 7837), H2470 [5MR] Controlled Substances Act: extend limitations period for certain offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury (see S. 4209), S1614 [25MR] Courts: establish Federal tort for harm to women caused by chemical abortion drugs (see S. 4066), S1009 [11MR] (see H.R. 7902), H2481 [12MR] ------give Federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases (see S. 3960), S731 [2MR] Crime: prevent importation of illicit pill press machines with intent to counterfeit substances (see H.R. 7184), H1171 [21JA] ------prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances (see H.R. 8005), H2620 [19MR] DEA: permanently schedule 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids (known as nitazenes) as Schedule 1 controlled substances (see H.R. 7970), H2595 [18MR] ------schedule synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine as schedule I controlled substance (see H.R. 8000), H2620 [19MR] Dept. of Agriculture: delay implementation of amendments to laws governing hemp production (see S. 3686), S257 [15JA] (see H.R. 7024), H717 [13JA] Dept. of Defense: improve access to certain medications under TRICARE program (see S. 4106), S1090 [17MR] Dept. of Education: establish grant program to provide schools with opioid overdose reversal drugs and direct schools receiving Federal funds to report to certain Federal information systems any distribution of such drug (see H.R. 7994), H2620 [19MR] ------provide grants for institutions of higher education to prevent alcohol and substance misuse (see H.R. 7019), H655 [12JA] Dept. of HHS: carry out national campaign to increase awareness of importance of maternal vaccinations for health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children (see H.R. 8024), H2621 [19MR] ------ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at time of purchase (see H.R. 7391), H2040 [5FE] ------ensure that women seeking chemical abortion are made aware of risks involved (see H.R. 7237), H1912 [23JA] ------establish demonstration program to award grants to States to improve provision of recommended immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults through use of mobile vaccination units (see H.R. 7465), H2118 [10FE] ------establish program to develop innovative antimicrobial drugs targeting most challenging pathogens and most threatening infections (see H.R. 7352), H2029 [4FE] ------improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see S. 3990), S802 [4MR] (see H.R. 7853), H2471 [5MR] ------provide funding for trained school personnel to administer drugs and devices for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose (see S. 3588), S89 [7JA] Dept. of Homeland Security: making continuing appropriations for certain employees and contractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in event of Government shutdown (see S. 3681), S257 [15JA] ------require Science and Technology Directorate to work with DEA to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances, such as nitazenes, in very low concentrations (see H.R. 8022), H2621 [19MR] Dept. of HUD: repeal Fair Housing Act provisions that allow landlords to deny housing to individuals with prior drug distribution convictions (see H.R. 7765), H2368 [3MR] Dept. of Justice: provide direct hire authority to appoint qualified candidates to DEA positions in locations deemed necessary to support DEA mission (see H.R. 7413), H2094 [9FE] Dept. of Labor: issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training (see S. 3812), S552 [10FE] (see H.R. 7479), H2118 [10FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve schedule for rating disabilities (see H.R. 8066), H2675 [24MR] ------make opioid overdose rescue medications available to veterans and their caregivers (see S. 3758), S442 [2FE] Depts. of HHS and State: formulate strategy to secure support from foreign countries, multilateral organizations, and others to facilitate development and commercialization of qualified pandemic or epidemic products (see H.R. 7879), H2476 [9MR] Diseases and disorders: mitigate effects of coronavirus pandemic on incentives for development of orphan drugs (see H.R. 7693), H2327 [25FE] FDA: accelerate patient access to innovative medicines and clinical trials for life-threatening diseases by establishing reciprocal approval mechanism with trusted international regulatory authorities (see H.R. 7953), H2550 [17MR] ------amend treatment of homeopathic drug products (see H.R. 7050), H892 [14JA] ------clarify and affirm preemptive authority over dietary supplement regulation (see H.R. 7366), H2030 [4FE] ------enhance ability of outsourcing facilities to mitigate drug shortages by allowing short-term period to continue supplying market after drug is in shortage (see H.R. 7528), H2217 [12FE] ------establish new prohibited acts relative to dietary supplements (see S. 3797), S509 [5FE] (see H.R. 7407), H2041 [5FE] ------expand certain authorities relative to recall of controlled substances to apply to all drugs (see H.R. 7980), H2596 [18MR] ------improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see S. 3697), S290 [27JA] ------provide for regulation of cannabinoid hemp products (see H.R. 7212), H1349 [22JA] ------require drug labeling to include original manufacturer and supply chain information (see S. 3788), S509 [5FE] ------require manufacturers of dietary supplements to list dietary supplements (see S. 3677), S257 [15JA] ------set forth limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of drugs designated for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 3716), S344 [28JA] ------strengthen regulation of compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities (see S. 3794), S509 [5FE] ------withdraw approval of mifepristone for termination of intrauterine pregnancy (see S. 4066), S1009 [11MR] (see H.R. 7902), H2481 [12MR] FTC: report to Congress on ability of minors to access fentanyl through social media platforms (see S. 3618), S161 [13JA] GAO: conduct study and submit report on price-related compensation and payment structures in prescription drug supply chain (see S. 3751), S377 [29JA] Government: prohibit Federal agencies from taking adverse action due to provision of business assistance to cannabis-related legitimate businesses (see H.R. 7987), H2596 [18MR] Health: end liability shield for vaccine manufacturers (see S. 3853), S578 [11FE] ------provide private right of action for children and parents of children whose healthy body parts have been damaged by medical professionals practicing or participating in certain interventions (see H.R. 7651), H2258 [23FE] Immigration and Nationality Act: amend definition of aggravated felony to include certain serious drunk driving offenses (see S. 3584), S89 [7JA] Income: prohibit kickbacks to pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 7895), H2481 [12MR] Information technology: modify requirements relating to prescription of controlled substances via Internet (see H.R. 6994), H615 [9JA] Insulin: reduce price of insulin, require pharmacy benefit managers to pass-through manufacturer rebates for insulin products, and promote generic and biosimilar competition (see S. 4189), S1614 [25MR] Insurance: ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care (see S. 4027), S915 [9MR] ------require group health plans and health insurance issuers providing coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services to eliminate cost-sharing from pregnancy diagnosis to 1-year postpartum (see S. 3698), S290 [27JA] (see H.R. 7227), H1350 [22JA] Law enforcement: focus limited Federal resources on most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see S. 3959), S731 [2MR] Medicaid: codify value-based purchasing arrangements and reforms relative to price reporting under such arrangements (see H.R. 7871), H2476 [9MR] Medicare: expand eligibility for incentives under health professional shortage area bonus program to practitioners furnishing mental health and substance use disorder services (see H.R. 7324), H1975 [3FE] ------provide coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) furnished by pharmacists (see H.R. 7189), H1171 [21JA] ------require Medicare Payment Advisory Commission reports to Congress on arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers relative to prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (see S. 3729), S377 [29JA] Methadone: revise Dept. of HHS Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs to include testing for methadone use and require Dept. of Transportation to include testing for methadone use in drug tests (see H.R. 7967), H2550 [17MR] Middle East: modify interagency strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks in Middle East (see H.R. 7180), H1171 [21JA] NIH: establish National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development (see H.R. 7854), H2471 [5MR] Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces: combat transnational organized crime and reduce availability of illicit narcotics in U.S. by using prosecutor-led, multi- agency approach to enforcement (see S. 4004), S881 [5MR] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage are available only to U.S. citizens, nationals, or aliens lawfully present (see H.R. 7817), H2470 [5MR] Pharmaceuticals: prohibit pharmacy benefit managers, insurers, and prescription drug or medical device wholesalers from being under common ownership with certain medical service providers (see S. 3822), S552 [10FE] Social Security: affirm importance to people of U.S. and express that it must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations (see S. Res. 579), S115 [8JA] Venezuela: commend President Trump, Armed Forces, intelligence community, and Dept. of Justice for success of ``Operation Absolute Resolve'' (see H. Res. 998), H893 [14JA] ------support arrest of Nicolas Maduro under Operation Absolute Resolve and assist Venezuelan people in their fight for freedom (see S. Res. 582), S162 [13JA] Women: allow greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use and direct GAO to conduct study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods (see H.R. 8083), H2710 [25MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to U.S. Southern Border and Cartels and Other Transnational Organizations: President Trump, S159 [13JA], H691 [13JA] Motions Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (S.J. Res. 98), S100 [8JA], S218 [14JA] Remarks in House Abortion: prohibit chemical abortions, H1342 [22JA] Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 68), H1317-H1325 [22JA] ------remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 68), unanimous-consent request, H1157 [21JA] ------remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (S.J. Res. 90), H608 [9JA], H912 [15JA] Chesterfield County, VA: anniversary of Helping Addicts Recover Progressively (HARP) Program, E143 [20FE] Dept. of Agriculture: modify definition of hemp, H697 [13JA] Dept. of HHS: launch of White House Great American Recovery Initiative, H1984 [4FE] Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to implement advanced impaired driving technology motor vehicle safety standard, H1297, H1298 [22JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: interim rule relative to determining disability benefit eligibility, H2238 [23FE] Domestic policy: lower cost of consumer products and increase affordability, H2548 [17MR] FDA: publish final rule relative to nonclinical testing methods (S. 355), H941 [20JA] Health care professionals: tribute to pharmacists, H1989 [4FE] Immigration: secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies, H709-H711, H713 [13JA] Medicare: assure pharmacy access and choice for beneficiaries (H.R. 4317), H928 [20JA] ------establish improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (H.R. 3069), H111 [7JA] Myers, Wayne: Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, H2487 [16MR] NIH: establish National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development (H.R. 7854), H2556 [18MR] Pharmaceuticals: improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers, H2237 [23FE] Tariff: terminate national emergency declared by President to institute tariffs relative to influx of illegal aliens and illicit drugs from Canada (H.J. Res. 72), H2154-H2161 [11FE] ------terminate national emergency declared by President to institute tariffs relative to influx of illegal aliens and illicit drugs from Canada (H.J. Res. 72), unanimous-consent agreement, H2116 [10FE] Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H1133 [21JA] ------pardon of Juan O. Hernandez, H2156 [11FE] Venezuela: U.S. military and intelligence operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extradite them to U.S. to face Federal drug, terrorism, and weapons charges, H137, H142, H148, H246 [8JA], H650-H654 [12JA] Remarks in Senate Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (S.J. Res. 90), S56 [6JA] ------remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (S.J. Res. 98), S4 [5JA], S64, S69 [7JA], S96-S100 [8JA], S123 [12JA], S186, S212-S218 [14JA], S233 [15JA] ------remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (S.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S218 [14JA] ------remove from unauthorized hostilities against vessels operating in Caribbean Sea or Eastern Pacific Ocean (S.J. Res. 100), S56-S61 [6JA] Dept. of HHS: issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as routine procedure for patients experiencing overdose (S. 921), S459 [3FE], S1559, S1560 [23MR] FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (S. 3697), S292 [27JA] ------restore in-person dispensing requirements for chemical abortion drugs, S284 [27JA] Immigration and Nationality Act: amend definition of aggravated felony to include certain serious drunk driving offenses (S. 3584), S149 [13JA] Kansas City, KS: tribute to Kansas City Police Dept., Narcotics Unit and Task Force officers, S88 [7JA] Medicare: implementation of drug price negotiation program, S65 [7JA] Senate: legislative priorities, S560 [11FE] Social Security: affirm importance to people of U.S. and express that it must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations (S. Res. 579), S119 [8JA] Venezuela: U.S. military and intelligence operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extradite them to U.S. to face Federal drug, terrorism, and weapons charges, S4 [5JA], S20, S56-S61 [6JA], S64-S70, S72-S87 [7JA], S96-S100, S105, S108 [8JA], S233 [15JA] Reports filed Dept. of HHS Guidance on Whether Hospital Emergency Departments Should Implement Fentanyl Testing as Routine Procedure for Patients Experiencing Overdose: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 921), S343 [28JA] Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 233) (S. Rept. 119-111), S625 [23FE] Texts of H. Con. Res. 68, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela, H1317 [22JA] H.J. Res. 72, terminate national emergency declared by President to institute tariffs relative to influx of illegal aliens and illicit drugs from Canada, H2154 [11FE] S. 921, issue Dept. of HHS guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as routine procedure for patients experiencing overdose, S1559 [23MR] S. 3677, Dietary Supplement Listing Act, S259 [15JA] S. 3797, Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act, S512 [5FE] S. 3959, Smarter Sentencing Act, S733 [2MR] S. 3960, Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act, S735 [2MR] S. Res. 576, commend U.S. military action in Venezuela, S117 [8JA] S. Res. 579, affirm importance of Social Security to people of U.S. and express that it must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations, S118 [8JA] S. Res. 582, support arrest of Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela under Operation Absolute Resolve and assist Venezuelan people in their fight for freedom, S163 [13JA]