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S.2516: Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 7, 2018
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 7, 2018
Bill Summary
Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a three-year demonstration program awarding grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternative pain management protocols and treatments that promote limited use of opioids in emergency departments.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2018 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 7, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |