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US HR5591
SHIELDS Act Sharing Health Information to Ensure Lifesaving Drug Safety Act
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Introduced
04/24/2018
04/24/2018
In Committee
04/25/2018
04/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
SHIELDS Act Sharing Health Information to Ensure Lifesaving Drug Safety Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Sharing Health Information to Ensure Lifesaving Drug Safety Act (SHIELDS Act), amends Title 10 of the United States Code to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a prescription drug monitoring program within the Military Health System. The program would be comparable to state prescription drug monitoring programs, covering controlled substances provided through military healthcare facilities. The bill requires the Secretary to establish procedures for sharing patient-specific information on controlled substances with state drug monitoring programs to prevent the misuse and diversion of opioids and other controlled substances. The bill also includes conforming amendments to update references to the new prescription drug monitoring program.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 04/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5591/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5591/BILLS-115hr5591ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5591/BILLS-115hr5591ih.pdf.pdf |
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