H.R. 1002 · 117th Congress

DEBAR Act of 2021

Introduced on Feb 11, 2021 by Robert E. Latta (R-OH-5). Became Public Law 117-36.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-36
Introduced
Feb 11, 2021
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Administrative remedies
  • Department of Justice
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Licensing and registrations

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Aug 6, 2021). Public domain.

Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 or the DEBAR Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to bar an entity from registering to manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances under certain circumstances.

Specifically, the DEA may bar—temporarily or permanently—the registration of an entity that (1) meets or has met any condition for suspension or revocation of the registration, and (2) has a history of prior suspensions or revocations.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Robert E. LattaR-OH-5Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Apr 15, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 411–5

History

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  1. Feb 11, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Feb 11, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Feb 11, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
  4. Feb 11, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
  5. Feb 12, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  6. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1763-1764)
  8. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1002.
  9. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  10. Apr 15, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1831-1832)
  11. Apr 15, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 5 (Roll no. 112).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1763)House · Roll call 112
  12. Apr 15, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 5 (Roll no. 112). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1763)House · Roll call 112
  13. Apr 15, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. Apr 19, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  15. Jul 27, 2021Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  16. Jul 27, 2021 · SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  17. Jul 27, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5111)
  18. Jul 27, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5111)
  19. Jul 28, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  20. Aug 4, 2021Presented to President.
  21. Aug 4, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  22. Aug 6, 2021Signed by President.
  23. Aug 6, 2021Signed by President.
  24. Aug 6, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-36.
  25. Aug 6, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-36.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.