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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 18, 2019Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 4739

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jun 1, 2020)

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids.

Among other things, the CBP must do the following:

  • issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids;
  • require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and
  • provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.

What just happenedJun 1, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9](D-NY)Sponsor
9 cosponsors4 D5 R
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  1. Jun 1, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460.

  2. Jun 1, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-229.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Jun 1, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-229.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Dec 10, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Dec 9, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. Dec 9, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 656). (text: CR H9369)

  8. Dec 9, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 656).(text: CR H9369)

  9. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9381-9382)

  10. Dec 9, 2019FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Dec 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4739.

  12. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9369-9370)

  13. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Clarke (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Dec 3, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.

  15. Dec 3, 2019DischargeH12300

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  16. Dec 3, 2019Committee5500

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  17. Dec 3, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-318, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Dec 3, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-318, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  19. Oct 23, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Oct 23, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  21. Oct 18, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Trade Subcommittee
  22. Oct 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

    Ways and Means Committee
  23. Oct 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

    Homeland Security Committee
  24. Oct 18, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Oct 18, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateJun 1, 202025

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids.

Among other things, the CBP must do the following:

  • issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids;
  • require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and
  • provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.
Passed HouseDec 9, 201953

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids.

Among other things, the CBP must do the following:

  • issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids;
  • require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and
  • provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.
Reported to House, Part IDec 3, 20198

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids.

Among other things, the CBP must do the following:

  • issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids;
  • require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and
  • provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.
Introduced in HouseOct 18, 2019

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids.

Among other things, the CBP must do the following:

  • issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids;
  • require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and
  • provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.
Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act — Informed