118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5905Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act

To protect access to kratom.

Health
Introduced Oct 6, 2023
Last action Oct 25, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Oct 6, 2023
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Referred
Oct 25, 2023
E&C
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold a hearing and establish a task force on the health and safety of products with kratom (an herbal substance that produces opioid- and stimulant-like effects). It also prohibits the FDA from regulating kratom products in a manner that is more restrictive as compared to regulations for food, dietary supplements, or dietary ingredients.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 6, 2023
Introduced in House