"Congress first took action against steroids by passing The Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990"
- Jim Sensenbrenner
About this Quote
This quote by Jim Sensenbrenner is describing the Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990, which was passed by Congress in order to do something about it against the use of steroids. This act made it illegal to have, make, or distribute anabolic steroids without a valid prescription. It likewise made it prohibited to import or export anabolic steroids for non-medical functions. The act was planned to assist secure professional athletes from the prospective health dangers connected with using steroids, in addition to dissuade making use of steroids in sports. The act likewise provided for increased penalties for those convicted of steroid-related offenses. This act was an important step in the battle against the use of steroids and has actually assisted to guarantee that athletes are competing on an equal opportunity.
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"If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour?"