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- H.R.3171
H.R.3171: Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced June 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 11, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 10, 2019
Bill Summary
Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications. Additionally, the bill imposes a fee on the sale of an active opioid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a mechanism to provide discounts to patients to ensure that they do not pay the fee.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 10, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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June 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) |