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H.R.2355: Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 5, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Dec. 9, 2021
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 8, 2021
- Reported in House - Nov. 30, 2021
- Introduced in House - April 5, 2021
Bill Summary
Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021 This bill modifies overdose prevention activities carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Specifically, HHS must update pharmacist training materials to include information about how to verify the identity of patients who are prescribed medications. In addition, the CDC may give preference, in awarding grants for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Dec. 9, 2021 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 15 (Roll no. 422).
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 15 (Roll no. 422). (consideration: CR H7540-7541)
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Nov. 30, 2021 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Nov. 30, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2355.
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Nov. 30, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6691-6693; text: CR H6691)
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Nov. 30, 2021 |
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Nov. 30, 2021 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
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Nov. 30, 2021 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-180.
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July 21, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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July 21, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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July 15, 2021 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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July 15, 2021 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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April 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 5, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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April 5, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) |