HR 4236
115th Congress
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MONITOR Act of 2017
Introduced: November 3, 2017
Introduced by:
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Monitoring and Obtaining Needed Information to Track Opioids Responsibly Act of 2017 or the MONITOR Act of 2017
This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to require that in order for a state to receive funds to address the opioid abuse crisis the state's prescription drug monitoring program must meet specified requirements, including reporting within one business day when controlled substances are dispensed.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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