Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 24, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5086
Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 24, 2021)
Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications.
Additionally, the bill imposes a fee on the sale of an active opioid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a mechanism to provide discounts to patients to ensure that they do not pay the fee.
What just happenedAug 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1](D-OR)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
5cosponsors1committees4actions
- Introduced in HouseAug 24, 2021
- Aug 25, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Aug 24, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House