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US S2699

US S2699
Opioid RADAR Act Overdose Response Action Data for Actionable Reforms Act


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Introduced
07/27/2023
In Committee
07/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to combat the fentanyl crisis.

AI Summary

This bill, the Opioid RADAR Act (Overdose Response Action Data for Actionable Reforms Act), aims to combat the fentanyl crisis by improving data and surveillance on opioid-related overdoses, reforming the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to streamline efforts and avoid duplication, providing guidance on recording overdose deaths as homicides, and authorizing grants for reducing opioid overdose deaths in schools and wastewater analysis to detect illicit substances. The bill also expands the use of federal funds to include administering drugs for emergency opioid overdose treatment and allows the use of fentanyl test strips.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/27/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Illegal Drugs and Narcotics Control

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2699/all-info 07/28/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2699/BILLS-118s2699is.pdf 08/23/2023
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