Public Law 114-89 · H.R. 639 · Became law

Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act

Official title: “To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to drug scheduling recommendations by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and with respect to registration of manufacturers and distributors seeking to conduct clinical testing.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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