H.R. 18583 · 91st Congress · 1969–1970
To amend the Public Health Service Act and other laws to provide increased research, into, and prevention of, drug abuse and drug dependence; to provide for treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers and drug dependent persons; and to strengthen existing law enforcement authority in the field of drug abuse
H.R. 18583 in the 91st Congress (1969–1970) became law — introduced in 1970, sponsored by Harley Staggers. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1970
- Policy area
- Health
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1970
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To pass H.R. 18583, comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act of 1970.House · Sep 24, 1970
- To table hughes (iowa) amendment to H.R. 18583, proposed comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act…Senate · Oct 7, 1970
- To amend H.R. 18583, in the nature of a substitute for title i of the bill, dealing with the prevention…Senate · Oct 7, 1970
- To agree to amendment to H.R. 18583, the drug control act, said amendment to strike from the bill so-called…Senate · Oct 7, 1970
- To amend H.R. 18583 by tightening controls on the drugs commonly known as "pep pills" and "speed".Senate · Oct 7, 1970
- To pass H.R. 18583.Senate · Oct 7, 1970
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