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SIMSA

11/1/2022, 4:47 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4963

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4963

Bill HR 4963 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 31, 2019. Bill HR 4963 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 31, 2019.  Bill HR 4963's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4963

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4963

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Licensing and registrations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4963

SIMSA
To 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.
SIMSA
Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2019

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4963

John Katko
John Katko
New YorkRepublican
Tim Walberg
Tim Walberg
MichiganRepublican
Greg Walden
Greg Walden
OregonRepublican
Thomas R. Suozzi
Thomas R. Suozzi
New YorkDemocrat
Darren Soto
Darren Soto
FloridaDemocrat

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