HR-3974 : Still Just a Bill


Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2019

This bill expands the notification and reporting requirements with respect to potentially addictive prescription drugs for states receiving funds for a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Dispensers of these drugs, which includes substances listed in schedule II, III, or IV of the Controlled Substances Act, must consult with the PDMP before starting treatment involving such drugs and report each prescription of such drugs to the PDMP within 24 hours.

The state agency administering a PDMP must analyze reported data for patterns of controlled substance misuse or abuse and provide certain information to law enforcement, the public, and other states.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-07-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-07-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health personnel
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medical ethics
  • Prescription drugs
  • State and local government operations
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