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S.1431: Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2015 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants for consumer education about opioid abuse. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as heroin or certain prescription painkillers.) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to require medical practitioners to be trained...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| May 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) |