H.R. 4223 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
SAFE DOSES Act
H.R. 4223 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 20, 2012, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-186
What it does
Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety Act of 2012 or the SAFE DOSES Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit, in or using any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce: (1) embezzling, stealing, obtaining by fraud or deception, or knowingly and unlawfully taking, carrying away, or concealing a medical product that has not yet been made available for retail pur…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2012
- Passed the HouseJun 26, 2012
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
- Became lawOct 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-186. (Oct 5, 2012)
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- S. 3642: Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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