Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 23, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4817
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 23, 2019)
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical center with an on-site pharmacy or a law enforcement officer has a physical location where patients may dispose of controlled substances medications.
What just happenedNov 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4](R-IN)Sponsor
63 cosponsors16 D47 R
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- Introduced in HouseOct 23, 2019
- Nov 8, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Oct 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Oct 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 23, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House