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US S606

US S606
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Opioids Act


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Introduced
03/01/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Food and Drug Administration to revoke the approval of one opioid pain medication for each new opioid pain medication approved.

AI Summary

This bill, called the Protecting Americans from Dangerous Opioids Act, requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke the approval of one opioid pain medication for each new opioid pain medication it approves. The bill aims to address the opioid crisis in the United States, where overdose deaths have quadrupled since 1999 despite an increase in opioid prescriptions. The bill prioritizes the revocation of non-abuse deterrent formulations of opioid drugs and considers the public health impact of the opioid drug being on the market when determining which approval to revoke.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/01/2023)

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