Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 12, 2016Health
H.R. 4918
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance for the safe prescribing of opioids for the treatment of acute pain.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 12, 2016)
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue guidance for the safe prescribing of opioids for the treatment of acute pain. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as certain pain medications.)
What just happenedApr 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25](D-NY)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseApr 12, 2016
- Apr 15, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House