House Proceeding 03-30-09 on Mar 30th, 2009 :: 1:49:25 to 1:53:25
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1:49:05 to 1:52:10( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Fred Upton

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Fred Upton: the dextromethorphan distribution act of 2009. which i introduced to restrict the distribution of this product to entities registered food and drug administration and i want to thank the house leadership for scheduling this bill. i particularly want to thank mr. pallone who are has helped shepherd this legislation a couple of times as we have passed it in the house and yet

1:49:44 to 1:50:06( Edit History Discussion )

Fred Upton: the other body, the senate, has not taken it up in the same rm. we hope that the third time is the charm. but i also want to thank the chairman of the full committee and my good friend and colleague from washington, mr. larsen, for co-sponsoring this again with me. we know that d.x.m. can be and

1:50:07 to 1:50:27( Edit History Discussion )

Fred Upton: is a safe and effective nonnarcotic cough suppressant used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. however safe that these might be used effectively by literally millions of americans every ye, taken in extremely large quantities it does produce a

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Fred Upton: high and can cause brain damage, seizures, and even death. so currently there are no restrictions on the distribution of this raw bulk d.x.m. this bill ensures that d.x.m. is used only for legitimate purposes and stays out of the hands of drug dealers and adolescents. the f.d.a. would have the authority to seek bulk d.x.m. if

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Fred Upton: found in the possession of anyone not authorized to have it. these measures would cot off the supply chain of unfinished d.x.m. to those purchasing it on the internet to get high or sell it as a street drug. i would note that this act is endorsed by the american pharmacist association, the consumers health care products association, and the partnership

1:51:11 to 1:51:32( Edit History Discussion )

Fred Upton: for a drug-free america. i would note that it's my understanding that the partnership for drug free market believes that perhaps there are hundreds of thousands of young americans misusing this d.x.m. so it is important that in fact we pass this legislation. i'm the father of two.

1:51:33 to 1:51:53( Edit History Discussion )

Fred Upton: i'm alarmed at the growing trend?? of teens abuse cough syrup, particularly this one to get high. our kids are engaging in a game of russian roulette. each time the x.m., and sooner or later someone will die. that's why this bipartisan legislation to try to get it enacted. i would urge a yes vote and i yield back the balance of my time.

1:51:54 to 1:52:10( Edit History Discussion )

Fred Upton: thank you, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan, mr. upton, yield back the balance of my time. the gentleman from louisiana the gentleman from new jersey. mr. pallone: mr. speaker, i al yield back the balance of my time. and urge passage of the bill. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey reserves the balance of his

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time. mr. scalise: i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey. mr. pallone: i yield back the balance of mtime. the speaker pro tempore: all time having been yielded back, the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass h.r. 1259. so many as are in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 of those voting hang responded in the affirmative -- mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the bill is passed, and without objection the motion to

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reconsider is laid upon the table. the gentleman from georgia. mr. broun: i request the yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: the yeas and nays are requested. all those in favor of taking this vote by the yeas and nays will rise and remain standing until counted. a sufficient number having arisen, the yabed. -- yeas and nays are ordered. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 and the chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will

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be postponed. for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey rise? mr. pallone: mr. speaker, i move that the house suspend the rules and agree to h.r. 1253, the health insurance restrictions and limitations clarification act. the speaker pro tempore: clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: h.r. 1253, a bill to require the limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans, the timely

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Frank Jr.Pallone: disclosed to group health plans sponsors, and timely communicated to participants and beneficiaries under such plans in a form that is understandable. the speaker prtempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from new jersey, mr. pallone, and the gentlemanrom louisiana, mr. ask lakers each will control 20 minutes much the chair recognizes the gentleman from new jersey. mr. pane lon: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection.

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Speech By: Frank Jr.Pallone