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US HR2004
Tyler’s Law

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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as Tyler's Law, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a comprehensive study and issue guidance regarding fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments (EDs). The study, to be completed within one year of the bill's enactment, will examine how frequently EDs currently test for fentanyl during overdose cases, the associated costs of such testing, and potential benefits and risks for patients. The study will also explore how fentanyl testing might impact patient experiences, including considerations of patient privacy, confidentiality, and the patient-physician relationship. Following the study, HHS will issue guidance within six months, specifically addressing whether fentanyl testing should become a routine procedure in emergency departments, how hospitals can ensure clinicians are aware of substances being tested, and how such testing might influence future overdose risks and health outcomes. The bill defines hospital emergency departments according to the existing definition in the Social Security Act, ensuring a clear and standardized understanding of the term. By mandating this research and guidance, the bill aims to improve emergency medical responses to drug overdoses and enhance understanding of fentanyl testing protocols.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (66)

Ted Lieu (D)*,  Mark Alford (R),  Don Bacon (R),  Troy Balderson (R),  Nanette Barragán (D),  Joyce Beatty (D),  Gus Bilirakis (R),  Robert Bresnahan (R),  Nikki Budzinski (D),  Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),  Juan Ciscomani (R),  Angie Craig (D),  Dan Crenshaw (R),  Sharice Davids (D),  Monica De La Cruz (R),  Madeleine Dean (D),  Debbie Dingell (D),  Neal Dunn (R),  Gabe Evans (R),  Randy Fine (R),  Brian Fitzpatrick (R),  Russell Fry (R),  Josh Gottheimer (D),  Raúl Grijalva (D),  Chrissy Houlahan (D),  Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),  Robin Kelly (D),  Timothy Kennedy (D),  Young Kim (R),  Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),  Greg Landsman (D),  Bob Latta (R),  Mike Lawler (R),  Ryan Mackenzie (R),  Sarah McBride (D),  Jenn McClellan (D),  Rob Menendez (D),  Dan Meuser (R),  Carol Miller (R),  Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),  Cory Mills (R),  Tim Moore (R),  Joe Neguse (D),  Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),  Zach Nunn (R),  Jay Obernolte (R),  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),  Chris Pappas (D),  Scott Peters (D),  August Pfluger (R),  Raul Ruiz (D),  John Rutherford (R),  Jan Schakowsky (D),  Kim Schrier (D),  Darren Soto (D),  Tom Suozzi (D),  Dina Titus (D),  Paul Tonko (D),  Lori Trahan (D),  David Valadao (R),  Gabe Vasquez (D),  Marc Veasey (D),  Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),  Randy Weber (R),  Joe Wilson (R),  Rudy Yakym (R), 

Last Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. (on 06/25/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
  • ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2004/all-info 03/11/2025
BillText https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2004/BILLS-119hr2004ih.pdf 03/25/2025
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