Amended Sensible Classification Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3495 Amended Sensible Classification Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:16 PM

Summary of Bill S 3495

Bill 118 s 3495, also known as the Amended Sensible Classification Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to make changes to the way certain substances are classified under the Controlled Substances Act.

The bill proposes to reclassify certain substances, such as marijuana, from Schedule I to Schedule II. This change would acknowledge that these substances have some accepted medical uses and could potentially benefit from further research. By moving these substances to a less restrictive classification, the bill aims to facilitate research and access to these substances for medical purposes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to create a new classification system for synthetic substances that have similar effects to currently controlled substances. This new classification system would allow for a more nuanced approach to regulating these substances and could help prevent the emergence of new, dangerous drugs. Overall, the Amended Sensible Classification Act of 2023 seeks to modernize the classification of controlled substances in order to better reflect current scientific knowledge and medical practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.

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Current Status of Bill S 3495

Bill S 3495 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2023. Bill S 3495 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 13, 2023. Bill S 3495's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of December 13, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3495

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3495

Amended Sensible Classification Act of 2023Amended Sensible Classification Act of 2023A bill to improve the classification and declassification of national security information, and for other purposes.

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