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US HR2366

US HR2366
STOP Fentanyl Act of 2021 Support, Treatment, and Overdose Prevention of Fentanyl Act of 2021


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Introduced
04/05/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Support, Treatment, and Overdose Prevention of Fentanyl Act of 2021" or the "STOP Fentanyl Act of 2021", aims to address the opioid epidemic and the rise in overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Key provisions include: expanding drug surveillance programs to collect more data on fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, establishing a pilot program to test for contaminants in illicit drugs, requiring transparency on naloxone pricing, improving access to medication-assisted treatment, providing good Samaritan immunity for individuals who administer opioid overdose reversal drugs, and authorizing grant programs to support overdose prevention and harm reduction services. The bill also directs the government to study the importation of illicit fentanyl and provides training for law enforcement on detecting and handling fentanyl.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 10/19/2021)

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