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US HR5580

US HR5580
STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018 Surveillance and Testing of Opioids to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018


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Introduced
04/23/2018
In Committee
05/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018 Surveillance and Testing of Opioids to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018

AI Summary

This bill, the Surveillance and Testing of Opioids to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018 (also known as the STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018), aims to address the usage of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl, by establishing several programs. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to federal, state, and local agencies to establish or operate public health laboratories that can detect fentanyl, its analogues, and other synthetic opioids. It also directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance its drug surveillance program by expanding it to all 50 states and territories, and by increasing the collection of data on fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Finally, the bill establishes a pilot program for state or local agencies to conduct point-of-use testing of illicit drugs for dangerous contaminants.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (on 05/17/2018)

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