Bill > HR7226

This bill, the Advancing Lifesaving Efforts with Rapid Test strips for Communities Act (ALERT Communities Act), aims to address the growing threat of fentanyl and other dangerous substances in communities. The key provisions include: requiring research and development of test strip technology to detect fentanyl and other substances, authorizing the use of grant funds for such test strips, and mandating training for first responders and community members on the use of these test strips. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the impact of drug checking supplies, including test strips, on overdose frequency, overdose deaths, and engagement in substance use disorder treatment.