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H.R. 5770

Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act

Easy Medication Access and Treatment for Opioid Addiction Act or the Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act

This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to revise regulations to allow the administration of up to a three-day supply of narcotic drugs to an individual at one time for purposes of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms while the individual awaits arrangements for narcotic treatment. Current regulations authorize up to a one-day supply of narcotic drugs for an individual at one time and for a total of up to three days.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
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    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act — Informed