Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025
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Cosponsors (2)
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Latest Action
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-29
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-04-29
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-04-29
- House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-04-29
Plain-English Summary
This bill would require federal drug policies to be based on scientific evidence and research rather than tradition or ideology, affecting how law enforcement agencies, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and public health officials approach drug-related issues. The legislation aims to ensure that decisions about which drugs are controlled, how they're enforced, and what treatment approaches are funded are guided by what actually works according to studies and data. This could impact drug offenders, people struggling with addiction, law enforcement agencies, and healthcare providers across the country.
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