Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 20, 2018Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6165
COMBAT Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 20, 2018)
Combating Opioid Misuse Before Addiction for our Troops Act or the COMBAT Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense to impose restrictions on opioid prescriptions provided under its pharmacy benefits program, including by limiting a first prescription to a seven-day supply. The bill provides exceptions for patients with certain conditions such as cancer.
What just happenedJun 21, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1](D-AZ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJun 20, 2018
- Jun 21, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
- Jun 20, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House