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S.786: Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 30, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 30, 2017
Bill Summary
Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support programs for schools, athletic programs, or communities to prevent prescription drug misuse and addiction related to opioids and other medications for pain or injury recovery. SAMHSA must report annually on federal programs to prevent pain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 30, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) |