US Congress House Bill 5633 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Requires several federal agencies to provide education and training related to synthetic opioids, including fentanyl and its analogues. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must launch a public education campaign on the dangers of synthetic opioids and related issues, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) must produce training materials to prevent exposure to synthetic opioids for first responders and others who are at high risk of such exposure. In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must disseminate the NIOSH training to ambulance transport personnel, local sheriff deputies, and other first responders and individuals in high-risk occupations.

Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act

Rep. Andy Kim [D-NJ]

Rep. Christopher Pappas [D-NH]

Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ]

Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-01-16	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2020-01-16	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5633/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5633/BILLS-116hr5633ih.pdf