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H.R.5176: Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 6, 2018
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (6 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - June 13, 2018
- Engrossed in House - June 12, 2018
- Introduced in House - March 6, 2018
Bill Summary
Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to: (1) develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose, and (2) enhance the integration and coordination of postdischarge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 13, 2018 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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June 12, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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June 12, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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June 12, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048) |
June 12, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5047-5049)
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June 12, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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June 12, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5176.
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June 12, 2018 |
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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May 9, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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May 9, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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April 25, 2018 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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April 25, 2018 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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March 9, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 6, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 6, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by David McKinley (R-W.Va.) |