LABEL Opioids Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 11, 2021)
Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2021 or the LABEL Opioids Act
This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. A registrant (e.g., a pharmacist) who dispenses an opioid in violation of the labeling requirement is subject to penalties.
What just happenedApr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2021
- Apr 28, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 12, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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 - Feb 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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 - Feb 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House