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S.1641: Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 22, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to jointly update the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain, including guidelines regarding: prescribing opioids for outpatient treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain; contraindications for opioid therapy; treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4539)
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| June 22, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |