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S.523: Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to excise taxes on manufacturers, to impose a one cent per milligram fee on the sale of active opioids by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The fee excludes prescription drugs used exclusively for the treatment of opioid addiction as part of a medically assisted treatment effort. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) |