National Milestones to Measure Progress in Ending the Opioid Epidemic Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2018)
National Milestones to Measure Progress in Ending the Opioid Epidemic Act of 2018
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop national milestones to measure progress in reducing the opioid epidemic over a five-year period based on certain metrics, such as opioid-related overdoses, emergency room visits, and treatment admissions. HHS must submit annual reports and status updates, including evaluations of federal programs that are intended to address the opioid epidemic.
What just happenedMay 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2018
- May 23, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 23, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate