H.R.4236: MONITOR Act of 2017

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Nov. 3, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 10, 2017

Bill Version

Bill Summary

Monitoring and Obtaining Needed Information to Track Opioids Responsibly Act of 2017 or the MONITOR Act of 2017 This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to require that in order for a state to receive funds to address the opioid abuse crisis the state's prescription drug monitoring program must meet specified requirements, including reporting within one business day when controlled substances are dispensed.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 3 statements associated with H.R.4236.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Nov. 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov. 3, 2017

Introduced in the House by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.)

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