SIMSA

11/1/2022, 4:47 AM

Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2019 or SIMSA

This bill establishes a process and requirements for regulating substances that have a similar chemical structure and actual or predicted effect as a controlled substance that is currently subject to such regulation because of its potential for abuse or dependence.

Congress
116
Number
HR - 4963
Introduced on
2019-10-31
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/31/2019
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2019 or SIMSA

This bill establishes a process and requirements for regulating substances that have a similar chemical structure and actual or predicted effect as a controlled substance that is currently subject to such regulation because of its potential for abuse or dependence.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify how controlled substance analogues that are imported or offered for import are to be regulated, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Criminal procedure and sentencing•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Fraud offenses and financial crimes•
Licensing and registrations

Comments

Related

Member:  
John Katko
Member:  
Susan W. Brooks
Member:  
Greg Walden

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/9/2021

Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2019 or SIMSA

This bill establishes a process and requirements for regulating substances that have a similar chemical structure and actual or predicted effect as a...

Latest Action12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.