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Introduced
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
In Committee
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish an awareness campaign related to the lethality of fentanyl and fentanyl-contaminated drugs, to establish a Federal Interagency Work Group on Fentanyl Contamination of Drugs, and to provide community-based coalition enhancement grants to mitigate the effects of drug use.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Bruce's Law," aims to address the growing issue of fentanyl and fentanyl-contaminated drugs. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. Establishing an awareness campaign related to the lethality of fentanyl and fentanyl-contaminated drugs, targeting the public, including school-aged children, youth, parents, first responders, and healthcare providers.
2. Creating a Federal Interagency Work Group on Fentanyl Contamination of Drugs to examine federal efforts, identify strategies, and make recommendations to Congress for improving federal programs and coordination to reduce and prevent drug overdose by fentanyl or other synthetic opioid-contaminated drugs.
3. Extending the authorization of the Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grants to Address Local Drug Crises from 2017-2021 to 2024-2028.
4. Providing Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grants to Educate Youth on the Risks of Drugs Contaminated with Fentanyl or Other Synthetic Opioids, focusing on implementing evidence-based public education campaigns in high-risk communities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
David Trone (D)*,
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Mark Green (R),
Bill Keating (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Mary Peltola (D),
Hal Rogers (R),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 04/28/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
- ‐ Infants and Children
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2867/all-info | 04/26/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr2867/BILLS-118hr2867ih.pdf | 05/05/2023 |
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