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H.R. 6593

Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act

Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act

This bill expands the allowable use of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice.

Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for a pilot program for local law enforcement agencies in rural areas to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.

The bill also requires at least 50% of grants under the program to be awarded to rural areas.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4](R-WA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act — Informed