Legislation

DEA Continues to Press for Class-Wide Fentanyl Scheduling as Congress Extends Temporary Authorization

Joan Flynn
February 8, 2020 at 12:10:42 ET
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Emergency scheduling of fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I will remain in effect for 15 months under a bill signed into law by President Trump on Feb. 6. Reflecting pressure to control illicit opioids, the legislation requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report to Congress on issues related to class-wide scheduling within one year. The Temporary R... Read More