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- H.R.6311
H.R.6311: S.O.S Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2012
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (29 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Stop Overdose Stat Act or the S.O.S. 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 eligible public health agencies or community-based organizations that have expertise in preventing deaths occurring from overdoses in high risk populations. Conditions...
(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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| Aug. 2, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Donna Edwards (D-Md.) |