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Introduced
09/10/2025
09/10/2025
In Committee
09/10/2025
09/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the 21st Century Cares Act to clarify that certain grants for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders may be used for certain activities related to public access opioid overdose reversal kits, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Having Overdose Protection Equipment Act" or the "HOPE Act", amends the 21st Century Cures Act to expand how certain state and tribal grants can be used to address the opioid crisis. Specifically, the bill clarifies that grant funds can now be used not just for primary prevention activities, but also for activities related to acquiring, maintaining, and making available public access opioid overdose reversal kits. The bill defines these kits as containing both opioid overdose reversal medication (such as naloxone, which can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose) and instructions on how to administer the medication. By broadening the allowable uses of these grants, the legislation aims to increase the availability of life-saving overdose prevention resources in communities struggling with opioid addiction, potentially helping to reduce overdose deaths by making reversal kits more accessible to the public.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 09/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5252/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5252/BILLS-119hr5252ih.pdf |
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