Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 25, 2017Health
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Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 25, 2017)
Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act
This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to provide additional funds through FY2027 for state grants to address the opioid abuse crisis.
The bill provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services through FY2022 for state grants to conduct research on addiction and pain related to substance misuse.
What just happenedOct 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
19 cosponsors18 D1 I
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- Introduced in SenateOct 25, 2017
- Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate