What does Preamble of Controlled Substances Act Clarification in Sciences Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more closely align the Act with modern medical knowledge, terminology, and practices, and for other purposes,' aims to update the Controlled Substances Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Controlled Substances Act Clarification in Sciences Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Controlled Substances Act Clarification in Sciences Act of 2026.

What does AMENDMENTS TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. of Controlled Substances Act Clarification in Sciences Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Controlled Substances Act by adding several new definitions. The term 'accepted medical use' is defined to include use with FDA approval, scientific research, or recognized legitimate medical use in other jurisdictions with evidence-based scientific evaluation. Definitions are provided for 'dependence liability,' 'physical dependence,' and 'psychological dependence'. The definition of 'lack of accepted safety' considers whether a reasonable health care practitioner would determine risks outweigh benefits. The terms 'abuse,' 'potential for abuse,' and 'misuse' are also defined. The term 'potential benefits to society' is defined as uses that may improve public health or quality of life. Section 201(a) of the Controlled Substances Act is amended to clarify the Attorney General's role in scheduling drugs, requiring deference to the Secretary's scientific and medical evaluation.

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Controlled Substances Act Clarification in Sciences Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Steve Cohen (D-TN)

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The bill expands the definition of 'accepted medical use' to include FDA-approved uses, scientific research, and recognized medical uses in jurisdictions with scientific evaluation.
It clarifies the Attorney General's authority in drug scheduling, requiring consideration of the Secretary of Health and Human Services' scientific and medical evaluations.
The bill establishes definitions for terms related to drug dependence and potential for abuse, including 'dependence liability,' 'physical dependence,' 'psychological dependence,' 'abuse,' and 'potential benefits to society'.

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