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US HR4431

US HR4431
Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Overdose Deaths Act


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Introduced
06/30/2023
In Committee
06/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Overdose Deaths Act, aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program. The program would provide funding for local law enforcement agencies in rural areas to purchase naloxone, an opioid receptor antagonist that can be used by officers to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths. The bill also requires that at least 50% of the grants issued under this part be awarded to rural areas, and defines "rural area" based on the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/30/2023)

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