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MS HC45

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the FDA to publish good manufacturing guidelines for kratom manufacturers to prevent adulteration and synthetic enhancement of kratom products
  • Requires appropriate labeling of kratom products to protect consumers from contaminated or misrepresented kratom
  • Notes that HHS rescinded the recommendation to classify kratom as Schedule I due to lack of FDA evidence meeting scheduling criteria
  • Expresses concern that banning kratom would force consumers to switch to highly lethal opioids, heroin, and fentanyl, risking thousands of overdose deaths
  • Directs copies of the resolution to Mississippi's Congressional Delegation, HHS Secretary, FDA Commissioner, the President, and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Kratom; urge the United States Food and Drug Administration to regulate.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

4/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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