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H.R.2855: Drug Overdose Reduction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 12, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 15, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Drug Overdose Reduction Act - Requires the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to: (1) award grants or enter into cooperative agreements to enable eligible entities to reduce deaths occurring from drug overdoses; and (2) give priority to public health agencies or community-based organizations that have expertise in preventing deaths occurring from overdoses in high risk populations. Conditions receipt of a grant or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 12, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Donna Edwards (D-Md.) |