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H.R.5685: Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act of 2018
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 7, 2018
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - June 13, 2018
- Engrossed in House - June 12, 2018
- Introduced in House - May 7, 2018
Bill Summary
Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide Medicare beneficiaries with educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management, as well as descriptions of covered alternative (non-opioid) pain-management treatments.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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June 13, 2018 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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June 12, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill 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 |
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. 5685.
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June 12, 2018 |
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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June 12, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5064) |
June 12, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5064-5066)
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June 8, 2018 |
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-715, Part I.
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May 11, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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May 9, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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May 9, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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May 7, 2018 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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May 7, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by John Faso (R-N.Y.) |