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• Latest Action: Dec 08, 2011 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 317 - 98 (Roll no. 904).

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• Committee Assignment: House Energy and Commerce

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• Committee Assignment: House Judiciary

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• Committee Assignment: House Energy and Commerce - Health

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• Committee Assignment: House Judiciary - Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

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• Committee Assignment: Senate Judiciary

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on December 08, 2011, with a roll call of 317 ayes, 98 nays, and 18 not voting.
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• American College of Emergency Physicians

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Opposing Organizations

• American Civil Liberties Union

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• Drug Policy Alliance

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• Families Against Mandatory Minimums

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• Justice Policy Institute

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• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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• National Association of Social Workers

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• StoptheDrugWar.org

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• Students for Sensible Drug Policy

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• The Sentencing Project

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Highest Rated User Comments

• On May 12, 2011, by SignOfTheDollar - The US needs to end this non productive War on Drugs. This Bill certainly does not advance that purpose.

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  As noted by SignOfTheDollar, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 12, 2011, "The US needs to end this non productive War on Drugs. This Bill certainly does not advance that purpose."
• On June 01, 2011, by gafana - I am writing to express my disgust with bill S.605 and H.R. 1254. There are countless products being propagated throughout this country creating enough health and safety risks to this nation's people. However, nearly all continue to be distributed without any concern from our Government. Things such as clinical drug testing, many of the drugs being released from the pharmaceutical companies, as well as everyday products such as highlighters and aerosol cans. The government is stressed enough as it is with excessive overspending. Why do you continue to spend money that we do not have fighting a war you will not win? The bill S. 605 and H.R. 1254 will cause immense undue expense for the federal government and will not end the problems these bills aim to fix. Save the time and money and quit wasting precious resources going after a losing battle.

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  As noted by gafana, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 01, 2011, "I am writing to express my disgust with bill S.605 and H.R. 1254. There are countless products being propagated throughout this country creating enough health and safety risks to this nation's people. However, nearly all continue to be distributed without any concern from our Government. Things such as clinical drug testing, many of the drugs being released from the pharmaceutical companies, as well as everyday products such as highlighters and aerosol cans. The government is stressed enough as it is with excessive overspending. Why do you continue to spend money that we do not have fighting a war you will not win? The bill S. 605 and H.R. 1254 will cause immense undue expense for the federal government and will not end the problems these bills aim to fix. Save the time and money and quit wasting precious resources going after a losing battle."
• On January 18, 2012, by molonlabe - We should be ending the war on drugs, not banning more substances.

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  As noted by molonlabe, a user on OpenCongress.org, on January 18, 2012, "We should be ending the war on drugs, not banning more substances."

Highly Rated Blog Articles

• NEW Federal Synthetic Law!!! Sellers, Manufactures and Distributors ... - July 10, 2012 by tothemaximus - Paul only objected to the UC Agreement for the senate bill. However, he made his intentions clear for the House bill (HR 1254) and caused it to die in the senate, after it passed the U. S. House on December 9, 2011, with a 2/3 ...

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  As noted by tothemaximus on July 10, 2012, "Paul only objected to the UC Agreement for the senate bill. However, he made his intentions clear for the House bill (HR 1254) and caused it to die in the senate, after it passed the U. S. House on December 9, 2011, with a 2/3 ..." (/url?q=http://tothemaximusblog.org/%3Fp%3D1709&sa=U&ei=C_v-T_GpMIji2gW5-vDEBA&ved=0CEcQmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNG8xBFMWTjpZhrx4nALQGA_tZDT-g)
• NEW Federal Synthetic Law!!! Sellers, Manufactures and Distributors ... - July 10, 2012 by tothemaximus - Paul only objected to the UC Agreement for the senate bill. However, he made his intentions clear for the House bill (HR 1254) and caused it to die in the senate, after it passed the U. S. House on December 9, 2011, with a 2/3 ...

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  As noted by tothemaximus on July 10, 2012, "Paul only objected to the UC Agreement for the senate bill. However, he made his intentions clear for the House bill (HR 1254) and caused it to die in the senate, after it passed the U. S. House on December 9, 2011, with a 2/3 ..." (/url?q=http://tothemaximusblog.org/%3Fp%3D1709&sa=U&ei=RKf9T9GSLKGs2gXAtqD-Bg&ved=0CDUQmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNHdUGNS-siDq0JScBbmZIS3tlRy8A)
• NEW Federal Synthetic Law!!! Sellers, Manufactures and Distributors ... - July 10, 2012 by tothemaximus - Technically, Sen. Paul only objected to the UC Agreement for the senate bill. However, he made his intentions clear for the House bill (HR 1254) and caused it to die in the senate, after it passed the U. S. House on December ...

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  As noted by tothemaximus on July 10, 2012, "Technically, Sen. Paul only objected to the UC Agreement for the senate bill. However, he made his intentions clear for the House bill (HR 1254) and caused it to die in the senate, after it passed the U. S. House on December ..." (/url?q=http://tothemaximusblog.org/%3Fp%3D1709&sa=U&ei=oVf8T93iFqPQ2AWao-3TBg&ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNH1ZuSYANdyL5w29pomRji7SXi__A)

Highly Rated News Articles

• Code Black Launches Herbal Incense Wholesale Program - July 17, 2012 by Arlington Heights Daily Herald - These products are 100 percent compliant with all federal and state laws of 2011-2012, DEA Controlled Substance Act (CSA) scheduled provisions as well as Lab Approved and Certified according to the latest bill H.R.1254. Code Black’s herbal ...

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  As noted by Arlington Heights Daily Herald on July 17, 2012, "These products are 100 percent compliant with all federal and state laws of 2011-2012, DEA Controlled Substance Act (CSA) scheduled provisions as well as Lab Approved and Certified according to the latest bill H.R.1254. Code Black’s herbal ..." (http://finance.dailyherald.com/dailyherald/news/read?GUID=21799887)
• Code Black Launches Herbal Incense Wholesale Program - July 16, 2012 by PRLog (free press release) - These products are 100 percent compliant with all federal and state laws of 2011-2012, DEA Controlled Substance Act (CSA) scheduled provisions as well as Lab Approved and Certified according to the latest bill H.R.1254. Code Black’s herbal incense blends

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  As noted by PRLog (free press release) on July 16, 2012, "These products are 100 percent compliant with all federal and state laws of 2011-2012, DEA Controlled Substance Act (CSA) scheduled provisions as well as Lab Approved and Certified according to the latest bill H.R.1254. Code Black’s herbal incense blends" (http://www.prlog.org/11925781-code-black-launches-herbal-incense-wholesale-program.html)
• Code Black Launches Herbal Incense Wholesale Program - July 15, 2012 by Boston Globe - These products are 100 percent compliant with all federal and state laws of 2011-2012, DEA Controlled Substance Act (CSA) scheduled provisions as well as Lab Approved and Certified according to the latest bill H.R.1254. Code Black’s herbal ...

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  As noted by Boston Globe on July 15, 2012, "These products are 100 percent compliant with all federal and state laws of 2011-2012, DEA Controlled Substance Act (CSA) scheduled provisions as well as Lab Approved and Certified according to the latest bill H.R.1254. Code Black’s herbal ..." (http://finance.boston.com/boston/news/read?GUID=21799887)