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Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019

Introduced: June 10, 2019 Introduced by: Bonamici, Suzanne Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 10, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now June 11, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1